
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025

JUST expresses solidarity with Imran Khan
JUST expresses total solidarity with detained former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who has been imprisoned since August 2023 by a military regime with a civilian facade in Islamabad.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Nearly 1,000 held in Pakistan after pro-Khan protests
According to police, weapons, including automatic rifles and tear gas guns, were seized from the protest site where thousands had gathered.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Supporters of Pakistan's Imran Khan call off protest, local media says
The party announces a "temporary suspension" of the protest, says Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party in a statement.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Who is Bushra Bibi, Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's wife leading protests?
Bushra Bibi entered the capital Islamabad this week with thousands of PTI party supporters who breached heavy security force barricades.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024

Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
US lawmakers urges Joe Biden to use Washington's leverage with Pakistan to secure the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Wife of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail in state gifts case, his party says
The Court said Bushra Bibi was granted post-arrest bail for reasons to be recorded later.
Wed Oct 23 2024

Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran Khan's party
Shipping containers have been placed to block Islamabad's entry and exit points, guarded by large numbers of police and paramilitary troops.
Fri Oct 04 2024

Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says
UN human rights working group said former Pakistani PM Imran Khan should be released immediately.
Tue Jul 02 2024

Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Pakistan said it blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February's election, confirming a long-suspected shutdown.
Thu Apr 18 2024

Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as prime minister, directs team to talk with IMF
Shehbaz Sharif officially becomes prime minister for a second time.
Tue Mar 05 2024

Pakistan indicts jailed ex-PM Khan and wife on graft charges
Imran Khan has been in jail since August in connection with other cases, and has previously denied the allegations.
Tue Feb 27 2024

Pakistan's majority parties struggle to form coalition government
This group is at loggerheads with the powerful military and alleges that the vote was rigged.
Mon Feb 19 2024

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025