The political and economic situation in Pakistan is rapidly changing, with violent protests erupting across the country, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Watch to know more!
The Oxford alumnus "formally submitted" the request through Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, the London-based spokesperson for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to the party's statement on the social media platform X.
Imran Khan claimed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government did it deliberately in order to put the blame on PTI.
It is worth mentioning the $50 billion Pakistan component of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative -- has not progressed well under the Imran Khan government. And, China believes if Imran Khan's government again came into power, it would be tough to negotiate with the cricketer-turned-politician.
Notably, his arrest came just a day after Khan accused top Amry and intelligence officials of plotting an assassination attempt during a public rally last year.
IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq has taken notice of the incident and has summoned IG Islamabad, the secretary of the interior and the additional attorney general.
Hundreds of police are stationed outside Imran's house in Lahore, while Imran's supporters have also gathered in large numbers in front of Imran's house, Zaman Park.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister also claimed that retired Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called him a “playboy” during their last meeting before his ouster from the Constitutional position last year.
A viral video shows Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan making a blunder during a live address to the nation. The incident has gone viral on the internet and has sparked a meme fest among netizens. Check out.
Imran Khan failed to pass his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition. He is the first premier in Pakistan whose fate was decided through a trust vote.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on Friday, a day ahead of the controversial no-confidence vote.
During the interview, Imran Khan drew several references from the life of Prophet Mohammad and the Quran, while also talking about the need to inculcate values in the younger generation.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had faced a major political setback on Thursday after the Supreme Court quashed the Deputy Speaker's dismissal of a vote of no-confidence that was tabled by the Opposition. Khan will address the nation shortly ahead of no-confidence vote in the national assembly tomorrow.
Pakistan's Cabinet Secretariat, on Sunday evening, issued a notification stating that Imran Khan will no longer be the PM, with immediate effect.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took notice of the situation and a three member bench held the initial hearing despite the weekend and issued notices to all the respondents, including President Alvi and deputy Speaker of the NA.
PM Imran Khan had skipped the assembly session today, despite deciding earlier to attend the session. His supporters were seen on the streets, protesting as he asked them to earlier.
No Pakistani prime minister has ever completed a full five-year term in office. Also, no prime minister in Pakistan's history has ever been ousted through a no-confidence motion, and Khan is the third premier to face the challenge.
Speaking at a live question and answer session, Khan said he had "more than one plan" for Sunday's vote on the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
Despite deciding earlier that the party members will not attend during the voting day, in a surprise move, the prime minister has directed the party lawmakers to attend the National Assembly proceedings.
Pakistan's Punjab province's ex-Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had quit earlier on Monday after a delegation of senior lawmakers had submitted a no-trust motion against him in the provincial assembly.
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