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Imran Khan
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi (born October 5, 1952) is a Pakistani former cricketer, philanthropist, and politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 to April 2022. He rose
...Read more- Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan's conviction and three-year sentence in Toshakhana case
A division bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri announced the much-anticipated reserved verdict.
- Pakistan court to take up Imran Khan's appeal against Toshakhana conviction on Tuesday
The Toshakhana case was filed in October 2022 by the Election Commission of Pakistan, which had earlier disqualified Khan for concealment of assets. Khan was arrested from Lahore on the same day he was convicted and transported to Attock city and lodged in its district jail.
- Pakistan embroiled in fresh controversy as President denies signing key bills amid army's push for influence
The fast-paced political drama is linked with the army chief Asim Munir’s attempt to take control of running the country.
- Imran Khan's nephew handed over to military for trial over his alleged involvement in May 9 violence
Hassaan Khan Niazi, who had been in hiding since the protests of May 9 and 10, was arrested by the police from Abbottabad on August 13.
- PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to step down on August 9; makes farewell visit to Pakistan Army HQ
The five-year tenure of the lower house of the Parliament is ending on August 12 but it is likely to be dissolved on August 9 by Prime Minister Sharif who will send an advice to President Arif Alvi, a former leader of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. In case the president dithers, the assembly would be dissolved within 48 hours of advice given by the premier.
- Why Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir wants to write Imran Khan off the page
The two have a contentious past, with Khan going out of his way to sideline Munir. However, with Shahbaz Sharif’s government bringing him back into the fold, the Pakistani Army chief is determined to dismantle Khan’s party, the Pakistan Terik-e-Insaf, after it repeatedly provoked the Army.
- Imran's arrest to help PML-N & Pakistan military establishment to get 'desired results' in upcoming polls: experts
Former Pakistan prime minister Khan, 70, was arrested from his home here on August 5 shortly after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of corrupt practices in the Toshakhana corruption case and sentenced him to three years in jail, which automatically disqualified him for five years from holding any public office.
- Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to three years in prison in Toshakhana corruption case
The verdict came a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside a session court's verdict to uphold the maintainability of the Toshakhana case for criminal proceedings against Khan.
- Nawaz Sharif can become Pakistan PM but showdown looms if Imran Khan allowed to contest
Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in the next few weeks and indications suggest that he will also take charge of the PML (N) parliamentary election campaign.
- Pakistan caretaker leader plan triggers debate as elections draw near
Talks are being held to agree on a caretaker head who will look after the interests of the two major ruling alliance partners..
- Pakistan's Election Commission issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan for contempt
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) also issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry for the same offence.
- Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely general elections in Pak: Media report
Days before the IMF executive board meeting to review and possibly endorse the Standby Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan, a delegation of the global lender met Khan on Friday in Lahore to seek assurance and support for the key objectives and policies under the recently announced USD 3 billion bailout programme, Geo News channel reported on Saturday.
- Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan booked in six cases including attack on Army Headquarters: Report
Supporters of Khan, also chief of the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf party, breached the gates of the Pakistan Army's GHQ in Rawalpindi on May 9, dubbed as a ”Black Day” by the powerful military.
- Pakistan court summons Imran Khan in Toshakhana case on Thursday
Additional District and Session Judge Hamayun Dilawar would take up the case for hearing on Thursday, the Express Tribune newspaper reported.
- Pakistan court declares Toshakhana corruption case against Imran Khan inadmissible
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Khan, 70, was indicted in the Toshakhana case on May 10 by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who rejected objections about the admissibility of the case.
- Pakistan court declares Toshakhana case against Imran Khan inadmissible: Report
Imran Khan, 70, was indicted in the Toshakhana case on May 10 by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who rejected objections about the admissibility of the case.
- Pak court grants pre-arrest bail to former PM Imran Khan in May 9 violence case
The 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chief appeared before Lahore's Anti-Terrorism Court amid high security and challenged the arrest warrants issued against him on Tuesday.
- 'Will not surrender even if they put me in jail', says former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Addressing the nation via YouTube on Sunday evening, Khan said his fight is for the better future of his country and its people.
- Legal proceedings against Imran Khan for May 9 violence to be launched within 2-3 weeks: Pak Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah
Imran Khan on Thursday said that the stage has been set for his "court martial" after the country's all-powerful army vowed to try the "masterminds and planners" of the May 9 violence in military courts.
- Imran Khan says stage set for his 'court martial'
Khan's remarks came a day after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah accused Khan of planning the countrywide violence that erupted after his arrest in a corruption case on May 9.
