Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
How Imran Khan is campaigning from jail in Pakistan: AI and covert canvassing
The PTI is deploying two-pronged campaign strategy of secretive campaigning by female teacher volunteers and generative AI technology.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog - lawyer
According to Imran Khan's lawyer, the Election Commission indicted him in the absence of lawyers.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's lawyers cannot reach him in jail - Spokesperson
Imran Khan was taken by police from his home in Lahore and transferred to Attock prison just outside Islamabad.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Pakistan's parliament summoned in midst of crisis over former PM Khan
Pakistan's parliament is to meet in a special joint session to "take important decisions" to enforce the state's authority.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Pakistan court to decide if police can move to arrest Imran Khan
Khan's supporters, armed with batons and iron rods, remained stationed outside his home.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters injure several
A couple of hundred Khan supporters gathered outside the house after a police team arrived from Islamabad to arrest him on a court order.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan says his party to dissolve two local assemblies on Dec. 23
Khan said that his party would dissolve two provincial assemblies next week, earlier than scheduled.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Pakistan election agency rules former PM Khan's party received illegal funds
In a case that has dragged on for years, Khan's party was accused of receiving funds from abroad, which is illegal in Pakistan.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Imran Khan defies 'severe threat alert', vows to speak at Lahore rally
Imran said the Lahore event would attract "a record crowd in Pakistan's history."
Thu Apr 21 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024