Imran Khan
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Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party in a big blow to PTI
World | Jul 15, 2024, 04:02 PM ISTThe Pakistan government will ban jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities.
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Pak: After almost a year in jail, Imran Khan legally free post acquittal in illegal marriage case
World | Jul 13, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTAlthough this was the last case that kept Imran Khan behind bars, it is not clear whether he would be released. Imran and his wife Bushra Bibi were earlier convicted for marrying when the latter was in her 'iddat' period, during which a woman is barred from marriage as per Islamic law.
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Imran Khan threatens hunger strike over lack of confidence in Pakistan's Chief Justice
World | Jul 05, 2024, 08:51 PM ISTFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently jailed, has threatened a hunger strike if Supreme Court Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa does not ensure justice in his cases. Khan's demand follows concerns about Isa's involvement in benches handling PTI-related cases.
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16 years of 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na': 6 reasons to rediscover this timeless classic
Bollywood | Jul 04, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTFrom evergreen music to emotional connections, Jane Tu Ya Jane Na has every quality that makes it a film with good repeat value. On its 16th anniversary, let's explore six compelling reasons why Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na remains a delightful choice.
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'Violation of international law': UN demands release of jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
World | Jul 02, 2024, 06:28 AM ISTImran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been behind bars since August 2023 after he was accused of hiding assets after selling state gifts. He has been convicted of at least 150 criminal cases and was disqualified from running in the February 8 elections.
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Pak: Setback for Imran Khan, court rejects pleas for suspension of sentence in illegal marriage case
World | Jun 27, 2024, 04:33 PM ISTImran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years earlier this year after her ex-husband alleged that she married during her iddat period, which is forbidden in Muslim law. The conviction came in the same week when Imran and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in a graft case.
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Pakistan PM extends olive branch to Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries
World | Jun 26, 2024, 07:18 PM ISTThe Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Imran's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been at loggerheads for years, especially over Imran Khan's arrest. Despite a military-backed crackdown, the PTI won maximum seats in the February elections and claimed victory.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan to hold reconciliatory talks with govt, 'ready to forgive' what happened to him
World | Jun 11, 2024, 11:16 PM ISTImran Khan was arrested in August last year for his involvement in multiple cases and he has been convicted in some of the cases. The cricketer-turned-politician earlier said that dialogue would be held only with those who wield real power in the country.
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Major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan Court acquits ex-PM in cipher case but will remain in jail
World | Jun 03, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTDespite the acquittal, Khan will remain in prison, having also been convicted in another case relating to his marriage to his third wife, Bushra Bibi, contravening Islamic traditions.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan acquitted in two cases linked to May 9 riots due to insufficient knowledge
World | May 30, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTThe court said that insufficient evidence was presented in the cases of long march and violation of Article 144 against Imran Khan. On May 9 last year, the supporters of Imran Khan's party vandalised over 20 military installations and buildings over the PTI founder's arrest.
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Pakistan: 'Illegal' portion of Imran Khan-led PTI's head office demolished, party slams 'thief govt'
World | May 24, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTPakistan's Capital Development Authority (CDA) said an additional floor was built at PTI's secretariat in Islamabad in violation of building rules, and that notices were sent to the party. However, the Imran Khan-founded party said it received no such notices and strongly condemned the move.
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Robert Fico Shooting: Recent Attacks on World Leaders | A Closer Look | India TV News
News | May 16, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTSlovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times on Wednesday after a meeting in the town of Handlova. He received five gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital. Let's take a look at other political leaders around the world who have been targeted in armed attacks in recent years.
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Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest as he appears in court via video conference
World | May 16, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTBefore Imran Khan's appearance, thousands of desperate supporters were waiting on the YouTube channel of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party where the court visuals were expected to be aired. However, visuals were not available on the website or YouTube.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan refuses to apologise for May 9 riots as country observes one-year anniversary
World | May 09, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTImran Khan's brief arrest triggered the unprecedented riots on May 9 last year as his supporters attacked military installations and government buildings, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. Imran and hundreds of his followers were arrested and are being tried in court.
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Pakistan court bars Imran Khan, wife from making 'provocative' statements against army, judiciary
World | Apr 26, 2024, 01:29 PM ISTThe accountability court in Islamabad said Imran made "provocative political statements" that threatened judicial decorum and obstructed the dispensation of justice. The former Pakistan PM had made several strong claims about rigging in claims and the treatment of his jailed wife.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's big claim, says his wife's food laced with 'toilet cleaner'
World | Apr 20, 2024, 03:08 PM ISTImran Khan has earlier said that his wife was being served "poisoned food" and had marks on her skin and tongue, warning the Army Chief Asim Munir if anything happened to her. Imran Khan is imprisoned in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail while Bushra Bibi was incarcerated at his Bani Gala home.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan claims wife Bushra Bibi 'poisoned' in Bani Gala jail, blames Army chief
World | Apr 02, 2024, 09:09 PM ISTImran Khan is imprisoned in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi while Bushra Bibi was incarcerated at his Bani Gala home after they were sentenced to 14 years in the Toshakhana corruption case. Imran's party also claimed Bushra Bibi was fed "poisonous food" during her incarceration.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's party declares Omar Ayub as leader of opposition in National Assembly
World | Apr 02, 2024, 06:33 PM ISTOmar is the grandson of Pakistan's first military ruler Ayub Khan and was named as Imran Khan's PTI candidate for PM against Shehbaz Sharif. Unlike other PTI-backed independents, Omar did not join the Sunni Ittehad Council to contest internal elections and became PTI's secretary general.
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Pakistan: Islamabad HC suspends Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi's 14-year-sentence in Toshakhana case
World | Apr 01, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTAccording to Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Imran and his wife received 108 gifts from different heads of states and foreign dignitaries, outr of which they retained 58 gifts worth Rs 142 million. The couple were sentenced on January 31 days before the general elections.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan-backed party to move Supreme Court after being denied reserved seats
World | Mar 15, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTDespite winning the most seats in the elections, Imran Khan-backed candidates were unable to form the government and joined the Sunni Ittehad Council. The SIC sought directives of the high court for the allocation of seats reserved for women and minorities in the National Assembly.