Pakistan

Imran Khan remains jailed on corruption cases that his party calls politically motivated. His family says he was alert but visibly angry about the conditions in which he is being held.

'Confined in cage, treated worse than animals': Imran Khan alleges brutality in jail, labels Asim Munir 'mentally unstable'

Imran Khan intensified his criticism of Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, accusing him of using the state machinery for personal political revenge.

Imran Khan meets sister Uzma in Adiala Jail, blames Asim Munir for mental torture and isolation in prison

Uzma Khanum's visit took place as PTI supporters continue to protest and demand information about Imran Khan’s condition and whereabouts.

Pakistan’s power corridors in turmoil: Shehbaz’s sudden Lahore detour signals standoff with Munir as Sharifs demand ‘trusted men’ in key posts

Amid this internal conflict, the Sharifs face a difficult balancing act. Giving too much authority to the CDF framework could provoke a backlash from the military.

Imran Khan rumours intensify: PTI calls major protests, Section 144 enforced; sister likely to get limited access | Top updates

Imran Khan's family and senior PTI leaders say they have not been allowed to meet him for weeks, fuelling fears and anger across the country.

Expired food and medicines: Pakistan's 'aid' to Sri Lanka comes with a best before date long gone, Colombo fumes

Sri Lankan authorities inspected the shipment soon after it arrived and immediately raised what they described as “serious concern" within the country’s disaster management and foreign affairs departments.

'They have decided to put me in jail": Imran Khan's sister Aleema alleges crackdown on PTI leadership

Aleema Khan alleged that due process is being ignored at a time when public anger is reportedly growing over Imran Khan’s treatment in prison.

Govt debunks Pakistan’s false claim that India asked for Imran Khan’s custody

According to the PIB’s fact-check unit, the letter circulating online is a complete fabrication designed to look like a “top-secret Ministry of External Affairs" document.

Pakistan headed for a civil-military clash? Munir’s elevation as supreme commander delayed as Shehbaz goes ‘missing’

Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a fractured state trying to negotiate power between a weakened civilian government and an emboldened military leadership.

Islamabad Signals Gaza deployment as part of peace force, draws red line on Hamas disarmament

Pakistan is ready to send troops to a Gaza peace force under a UN-backed plan, but will not join any effort to disarm Hamas without a clear international mandate approval.

Imran Khan alive in Adiala jail, government pressuring him to leave Pakistan: PTI Senator

PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan says Imran Khan is alive in Adiala Jail, isolated, and facing government pressure to leave Pakistan, but he refuses, with his influence and party support remaining strong.

PTI claims withholding Imran Khan’s photo could ‘change entire scenario of Pakistan’

PTI leaders allege Imran Khan has endured nearly a month in solitary confinement at Adiala Jail, without family, legal or media access, fuelling proof-of-life demands and scrutiny of Pakistan’s government.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL match?

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: The final of T20I tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan scrambles as UAE tightens visas, Islamabad says full passport ban was ‘on the table’

Pakistan has raised alarm after the UAE effectively halted visas for most citizens and narrowly avoided a passport ban, despite Emirati assurances of visa facilitation reforms and continued diplomatic engagement.

Is Imran Khan still alive? Family, marriages and the life behind Pakistan’s ex-PM amid death rumours

Imran Khan's third and current wife is Bushra Bibi, a faith healer and Sufi figure. The two married secretly in 2018. Bushra has also faced legal troubles and is currently in jail.

Inside Bangladesh-Pakistan military cooperation: What’s driving the partnership?

Bangladesh is strengthening defence ties with Pakistan through joint training, armoured fleet upgrades, and high-level visits. The partnership, supported by China, positions Dhaka as a strategic player countering India’s regional dominance.

Imran Khan vs Asim Munir: Why Pak Army chief's growing control sparks alarm amid Khan’s death rumours | Explained

Imran Khan’s isolation, the denial of family access and the silencing of dissent point to a calculated effort to neutralise a political opponent rather than uphold justice.

Imran Khan ‘tortured’, kept in solitary confinement, alleges family; Sharif’s aide insists he is ‘fit and fine’ | Top updates

From allegations of torture and solitary confinement to defiance of court orders and denial of family access, the situation inside Adiala Jail has triggered outrage within PTI and renewed scrutiny from international media.

Pakistan govt, PTI dismiss rumours about Imran Khan's condition: 'His health is fine'

Rana Sanaullah, the adviser to the prime minister on political affairs, dismissed the speculation during an interview with ARY News, telling viewers that anxieties about the incarcerated former Pakistan PM Imran Khan were unfounded.

Pakistan faces UAE visa curbs over crime, begging and misuse of visit visas | What we know

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.

'They won’t find a flight out of Pakistan': Imran Khan’s sister warns of street protests over denial of jail access

Her comments come as speculation swirls over Khan’s health and well-being inside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he has been denied repeated requests for family access.

Imran Khan row deepens: PTI announces march on Adiala Jail amid rumours over former PM’s health

The decision comes amid a wave of rumours and protests following unverified claims that Imran Khan had died in custody. The jail authorities and government have repeatedly denied these reports, calling them “baseless.”

Inside Adiala Jail: How Imran Khan’s death rumours have once again exposed the dark reality of Pakistan’s most feared prison

Adiala Jail is not just another detention facility. It is considered one of Pakistan’s most notorious maximum security prisons, known for housing hardened criminals, terrorists, death row inmates and high-profile political prisoners.

Asim Munir set to take charge as Pakistan’s CDF: Why his new role marks a more dangerous phase for India

Munir’s past rhetoric has shown a hardline stance against India. As head of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies and now the overall armed forces, he carries both ideological conviction and operational control.

OPINION | Asim Munir’s constitutional coup leaves him with a target on his back

The most significant changes are the subordination of all arms of the military to the Pakistan army, and the concentration of power in an individual rather than the institution. The country’s history shows that meaningful opposition to such an arrangement will come from within the military rather than civilian actors