Imran Khan (Pakistan PM): News

13 Jul 2024

Islamabad

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife acquitted in unlawful marriage case

A Pakistani court on Saturday acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in an unlawful marriage case.

19 Apr 2024

Balochistan

Pakistan: Interim bail extended for Imran Khan in three cases

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received an extension to his interim bail in three separate cases.

04 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Why only vocal on Kejriwal's arrest, not Pakistanis?': US questioned

The United States Department of State was called out on Wednesday for bias in its treatment of political arrests.

01 Apr 2024

Islamabad High Court

Toshakhana case: Pakistani court suspends Imran Khan, wife's corruption sentence

The Islamabad High Court on Monday temporarily suspended the 14-year prison sentence of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.

30 Mar 2024

Shehbaz Sharif

Biden initiates direct communication with Pakistan's PM after 3 years

In a notable diplomatic development, United States (US) President Joe Biden has reportedly initiated direct communication with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan: Court summons Imran Khan, wife in vandalism cases

A Pakistani court on Monday summoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to appear before it on April 4, ARY News reported.

04 Mar 2024

Shehbaz Sharif

Sharif's 2nd stint as Pakistan PM begins: The challenges ahead

Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th prime minister, taking over the reins of the cash-strapped country for a second time since 2022.

Jailed Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan, wife indicted on graft charges 

A Pakistani court on Tuesday indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi for allegedly accepting land as a bribe during his time in office.

21 Feb 2024

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan: PML-N, PPP reach agreement on coalition government

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have reached a formal agreement to form a new government in Pakistan.

12 Feb 2024

Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan: PML-N, PPP might form coalition government amid fragmented mandate

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have held the first formal talks to form a government in Pakistan, as no party gained a simple majority in general elections.

12 Feb 2024

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan: Vote counting ends, Imran Khan-backed independents secure most seats

Pakistan's political landscape witnessed a surprising twist on Sunday as jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent candidates secured the most seats.

12 Feb 2024

Pakistan News

Imran Khan uses AI-generated video to claim Pakistan poll victory

In a shocking twist, both ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his political opponent Imran Khan claimed victory in Pakistan's 2024 general elections.

11 Feb 2024

PTI

Imran Khan's PTI to hold protests today over poll-result delay

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan grabbed the headlines after independent candidates who supported his Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) won 102 seats in the general elections.

10 Feb 2024

Pakistan News

Imran Khan gets bail in 12 cases linked to riots

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Saturday granted bail to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to attacks on military sites in May last year.

10 Feb 2024

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan election: Both Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan claim victory

Pakistan's former prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan, have both declared victory in the general elections held on Thursday. The final election results have not been declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

09 Feb 2024

Pakistan Government

Pakistan: Poll panel blames internet for delay in result declaration

As the 2024 Pakistan election results trickle in, candidates associated with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan are neck-and-neck in a close race with the party of three-time premier Nawaz Sharif.

08 Feb 2024

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan elections: Mobile services suspended amid security concerns

Pakistan on Thursday temporarily suspended mobile services amid voting in the country's general elections.

07 Feb 2024

Pakistan Government

Pakistan: 26 killed in twin blasts on eve of election 

Two bomb explosions have killed at least 26 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the eve of general elections.

US monitoring Pakistan's electoral process closely, says official 

The United States (US) is closely observing the electoral process in Pakistan, an official of the US State Department has said.

31 Jan 2024

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife get 14-year jail in Toshakhana case

A local court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana (state gifts) case, the Dawn reported.

Imran Khan jailed for 10 years for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in leaking state secrets.

26 Dec 2023

Pakistan News

Meet Saveera Parkash—Pakistan's first Hindu woman to contest general elections

In a first-of-its-kind development in Pakistan, a Hindu woman, Dr. Saveera Parkash, has filed her nomination for a general seat in the upcoming general elections.

29 Nov 2023

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's ECP changed voting map to favor Nawaz Sharif: Report

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly been accused of manipulating the voting map through a controversial delimitation exercise in an attempt to benefit former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the upcoming general elections.

14 Nov 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan sold arms worth $364 million to Ukraine: Report 

Pakistan secured at least $364 million from arms deals with two private United States (US) companies last year, providing ammunition to Ukraine in its war with Russia, BBC Urdu has reported.

14 Nov 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan arrested in Al-Qadir, Toshakhana cases

Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust and Toshakhana corruption cases on Monday, Dawn reported.

11 Nov 2023

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi scripts these ODI World Cup records for Pakistan

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi claimed 2/72 from his 10 overs versus England in match number 44 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan indicted for leaking classified documents

A Pakistani court has indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the "cipher case" under the country's Official Secrets Act (OSA), Geo TV reported.

21 Oct 2023

Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after 4 years of self-exile

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif returned to his homeland on Saturday after nearly four years of self-imposed exile, PTI reported.

09 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Revisiting iconic World Cup matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in Match 8 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on October 10.

23 Sep 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC Cricket World Cup: Statistical analysis of Pakistan's trophy-winning campaign

Pakistan are heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup after a disappointing 2023 Asia Cup. However, they can be a formidable team in Indian conditions. Under the leadership of Babaz Azam, Pakistan have enough firepower to challenge others.

23 Sep 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan PM dismisses military interference in upcoming parliamentary elections

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, reportedly ruled out the possibility of military interference in the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the country.

29 Aug 2023

Islamabad High Court

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan's conviction, sentence

In a major relief to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reportedly suspended his conviction and sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case.

10 Aug 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan's parliament dissolved to pave way for elections

Pakistan's President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general elections likely to be conducted in November.

Pakistan: How Imran Khan is coping in jail

Imprisoned in the Toshakhana corruption case, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (70) has been lodged in the high-security Attock jail, where authorities have reportedly granted him B-class facilities.

05 Aug 2023

Pakistan News

Toshakhana case: What expensive gifts Imran Khan 'sold' for profit

In a major setback to Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, an Islamabad trial court sentenced him to three years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana corruption case.

05 Aug 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan Toshakhana case: Imran Khan sentenced to 3-year imprisonment, arrested

Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment by an Islamabad trial court in the Toshakhana corruption case.

Pakistan secures $3 billion bailout from International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday granted a much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, a move that is likely to save the country from defaulting on its debt repayments.

06 Jul 2023

Rawalpindi

Pakistan's Imran Khan booked for attack on army headquarters: Report

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been booked in six cases, including the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi on May 9, Geo News reported.

04 Jul 2023

Islamabad High Court

Relief for Imran Khan, Islamabad HC says Toshakhana case untenable

Granting relief to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared the Toshakhana case against him inadmissible.

21 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi was supposed to visit Pakistan in 2019: Imran Khan

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has claimed that India was going to announce a "roadmap" for the Kashmir issue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to visit Islamabad in 2019.

31 May 2023

Islamabad High Court

Imran Khan's bail extended till June 19 in Al-Qadir case

An Islamabad accountability court on Wednesday extended former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's bail in the Al-Qadir scam case till June 19 against surety bonds worth PKR 5 lakh, Dawn reported.

Imran Khan to appear in court in Al-Qadir scam today

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to appear before a court in Islamabad on Wednesday in connection with the $203 million (PKR 60 billion) Al-Qadir scam case, reported ARY News.

24 May 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan government may ban Imran Khan's PTI: Defense minister

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Wednesday that the Pakistan government is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for attacking the state.

23 May 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife get interim bail in separate cases

A court in Pakistan's Islamabad on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases till June 8.

Police to search Imran Khan's Lahore residence to arrest 'terrorists'

The Punjab Police sent delegates to the Lahore residence of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday after the Pakistan Government's 24-hour deadline to hand over "terrorists" allegedly holed up in Khan's residence expired.

18 May 2023

Pakistan News

NAB summons Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in a personal capacity in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Thursday, according to the news outlet GeoNews.

16 May 2023

Islamabad High Court

Imran Khan's bail extended in 2 cases till June 8

In a major relief for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday reportedly extended his bail until June 8 in two separate cases pertaining to inciting violence and sedition.

13 May 2023

Pakistan News

Lahore: Imran Khan returns home amid celebrations, fireworks by supporters

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to his residence in Lahore on Saturday after two days of detention.

12 May 2023

Pakistan News

Islamabad HC grants Imran Khan bail for 2 weeks

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail for two weeks in the alleged Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.

12 May 2023

Islamabad High Court

Imran Khan to appear before Islamabad HC, situation remains tense

Pakistan's former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, Imran Khan, will appear before the Islamabad High Court on Friday after the Supreme Court on Thursday declared his arrest "illegal" and ordered his release.

11 May 2023

Pakistan News

Release Imran Khan immediately: Pakistan SC 

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and directed it to produce former PM Imran Khan within an hour, calling his arrest "illegal."

11 May 2023

Pakistan News

Imran Khan's arrest: 6 dead as protesters attack government buildings

The demonstrations in Pakistan against the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan grew violent as protesters clashed with the police across the country. Reportedly, at least six people have died in the violence.

10 May 2023

Pakistan News

Which ex-Pakistan PMs faced arrests before Imran Khan, and why

In a dramatic move on Tuesday, former Pakistan Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI) chief Imran Khan was arrested by Rangers outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

10 May 2023

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been indicted by a court for unlawfully selling gifts from the state depository called "Toshakhana" during his tenure as the prime minister of Pakistan between 2018 and 2022, reported Geo News.

Imran Khan's arrest: 130 policemen injured in Punjab; army called

More than 130 police personnel were injured in violent clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday, prompting authorities to call the Pakistan Army to control the violence.

10 May 2023

Pakistan News

Imran Khan arrested: PTI calls for protest gathering in Islamabad

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on its supporters to gather at the Islamabad Judicial Complex in Pakistan at 8:00am on Wednesday to protest against the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.