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Pakistan Govt Lifts Ban On Meetings Of Imran Khan, Other Prisoners After Security Concerns Ease

Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab government on Saturday lifted a ban on the meetings of former prime minister Imran Khan who has been incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for more than a year. A senior officer said that the Punjab government lifted the ban on the meetings of prisoners, including the 72-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, which was imposed on October 4 because of security concerns. The government had imposed the ban on Khan’s meetings after the PTI gave a protest call on October 4 in Islamabad demanding his release and for the “independence of the judiciary”. Earlier, he had said he is ready to spend his whole life in jail but will not compromise on his struggle for “Haqiqi Azadi (real freedom)”. The ministers say Khan’s freedom is linked to his unconditional apolo...
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Imran Khan kept in dark cell, isolated; no weekly calls to sons: Ex-wife Jemima – Times of India

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith made a long post on X expressing concern over the recent developments regarding Imran Khan and his family. Jemima said the Pakistan authorities have stopped all visits to him by Imran's family and his lawyers. All court hearings have been stopped and now Imran is not allowed to make weekly calls to their sons, Sulaiman and Kasim -- who are based in London.Jemima said she had come to know that the authorities are torturing Imran Khan by completely isolating him. "We have received reports that the authorities have now turned off the lights and electricity in his cell and he is no longer allowed to leave his cell at any time. The jail cook has been sent on leave. He is now completely isolated, in solitary confinement, litera...
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PTI member ‘invites’ Jaishankar to join protest, party distances itself – Times of India

PESHAWAR: Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI has distanced itself from a party member's invitation to India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar to join its protest, asserting that no foreign country has a role in its political struggle.Party chairman Gohar Ali Khan said Saturday that remarks by Muhammad Ali Saif, an adviser on information to the CM of the PTI-governed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were taken out of context.Saif said the party plans to "invite" Jaishankar to join its protests in Peshawar, attracting backlash from the governing coalition. Khan said: "No foreign dignitary, including from India, has been given an invitation to PTI to attend the protest. No foreign dignitary is allowed to make any comment on our internal matter." Jaishankar will attend SCO-CHG meeting in Pakistan on Oct...
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Pakistan: Army Deployed As PTI Protests Push For Imran Khan’s Release

Pakistan News: A tense situation unfolded in Islamabad with the deployment of Pakistani army personnel, as supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gathered at D-Chowk in the heart of the capital. The demonstrators sought to register a symbolic victory while demanding Khan's release from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where he has been incarcerated for over a year. They were also calling for the independence of the judiciary and protesting against rising inflation. In both Islamabad and Lahore, PTI supporters clashed with the police, news agency Press Trust of India reported. In Lahore, PTI workers attempted to march towards Minar-e-Pakistan, describing the situation as a "do or die" moment. Throughout the day, police forces lobbed tear gas s...
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police as army seals off capital, internet cut – Times of India

Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Islamabad's iconic D-Chowk late on Saturday, despite the government's efforts to deter them by deploying a heavy police force and cutting off internet services in the capital. The police's use of tear gas to stop protesters was largely ineffective as heavy rain in the capital weakened its impact, Dawn reported.Meanwhile, the Islamabad high court ordered the Pakistan government to prevent any illegal protests in the capital during the SCO summit.However, the court instructed government to assign a specific location for supporters of jailed former PM to hold demonstrations.Islamabad was placed under a strict lockdown on Saturday as authorities sought to prevent the demonstration, which comes in support of the imprisoned crickete...
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Ravindra Jadeja creates history, surpasses Pakistan’s Imran Khan to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja and Imran Khan (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Team India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made history during India's second Test against Bangladesh, surpassing Pakistan legend Imran Khan to achieve a remarkable all-rounder milestone. With his wicket on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, Jadeja has become the latest member of the prestigious 300-wicket club, having broken Imran's double record of 300 wickets and 3,000 runs in Tests. Jadeja, who now has 3130 runs and 303 wickets to his name, accomplished this feat in just his 74th Test, faster than Imran (75 Tests), Kapil Dev (83), and Ravichandran Ashwin (88), making him the quickest Asian cricketer to reach this achievement.The 35-year-old left-arm spinner also became the second-fastest all-rounder in the world to re...
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Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Supporters Clash With Police During Protest In Rawalpindi

Supporters of jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party on Saturday clashed with police in the garrison city of Rawalpindi during a protest. Hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters tried to reach the historic Liaquat Bagh park in the city for a protest called by party founder Khan, but police erected barricades and blocked all major roads. In videos shared by the PTI, protestors were seen attacking the police with stones and bricks and the law enforcing personnel were seen retreating in haste while being chased by the protesters. Earlier, Khan, who has been incarcerated in the Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi since last year, had given a call for "peaceful protest", ahead of which, the provincial government banned public gatherings and closed all major roads leading to the c...
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Pakistan names US-educated general as new ISI chief – Times of India

Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's ISI will have a new chief in Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik from Sept 30, replacing former PM Imran Khan's appointee, Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, the military's media wing announced Monday.Inter-Service Public Relations said in a release that the new ISI director general previously served in the Balochistan Infantry Division and commandeered the brigade in Pakistan's northwestern Waziristan tribal district.Malik is a graduate of Fort Leavenworth in the US and the Royal College of Defence Studies in London, according to the statement.A recipient of the Sword of Honour in his course, he had also served as the chief instructor at the National Defence University in Islamabad and taught at the Command and Staff College, Quetta.The ISI chief's position is c...
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Pakistan: Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik Appointed As New ISI Chief, Set To Assume Role On Sep 30

Pakistan News: Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to an announcement made by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. He will replace the current ISI Director General, Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, and officially assume his new role on September 30. Lt Gen Malik, currently serving as the Adjutant General at the General Headquarters (GHQ), has previously served as the commander of the Balochistan infantry division and the infantry brigade in Waziristan, Geo News reported. He has also held the position of Chief Instructor at the National Defence University (NDU) and as an instructor at the Command and Staff College in Quetta. His academic credentials include graduation from Fort ...
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Pakistan high court halts verdict in Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi corruption case – Times of India

A Pakistan high court on Wednesday restrained a trial court from delivering its verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The move comes after the couple petitioned the Islamabad High Court to stay the proceedings and sought acquittal.The Al-Qadir Trust case centers on accusations that Khan and his wife caused a loss of over Rs 50 billion to the national exchequer.An anti-corruption court has been overseeing the trial, where so far, the statements of 35 witnesses have been recorded, leaving only the investigating officer to be cross-examined by the defense.A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Amir Farooq heard the plea on Wednesday. Although the bench rejected the request to completely halt the legal proceeding...
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Imran Khan comprares Pakistan’s ruling dispensation with Yahya Khan’s era, says ‘no point’ in calling Shehbaz Sharif PM – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan's ruling coalition and the country's institutions, incarcerated prime minister Imran Khan compared the current situation with the era of military ruler Yahya Khan and alleged that the country's institutions are being "destroyed.'Condemning the crackdown on PTI, the former premier called the current 'establishment' as "Yahya Khan part 2".A social media post on Khan's X account read, "The country is currently experiencing Yahya Khan's (Martial Law Dictator) rule all over again. (General) Yahya Khan conducted an operation against the country's largest political party. Yahya Khan Part Two is doing the same and destroying the country's institutions."Further, he launched a scathing attack at the ruling coalition, terming them "Yahya Khan part tw...
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Imran Khan blames military for CM disappearance, says Pakistan scene is ‘Yahya Khan Part II’ – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan blamed the establishment, a euphemism for the military in Pakistan, for the disappearance of his party’s chief minister of the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Ali Amin Gandapur, from Islamabad.Speaking to journalists at Rawalpindi prison on Friday, Khan claimed that Gandapur “was disappeared” by elements within the establishment and everyone knows who is responsible for such actions, an indirect reference to Pakistan’s intelligence agencies.He accused the military establishment of undermining the country’s institutions.According to Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM has remained silent over his disappearance out of loyalty and respect for the establishment. Khan warned the current situation in the country is reminiscent of “...
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Pakistan: Bilawal cautions Shehbaz govt against political victimisation, points to Imran Khan’s case – Times of India

The chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on Wednesday, warned Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) about the consequences of targeting political rivals and criticized the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members during their recent rally, reports news agency ANI citing Geo News."If the government's only job is to decide, who should we put behind bars today [because] Khan did this to use and spoil the [political] climate? If we repay in the same coin, then you may be happy for one day, but tomorrow you and I will be in the same jail," said Zardari on the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday.Interestingly, PPP and PML-N have formed the government in Pakistan but PPP is not a part of the administration.Additionally, the PPP chie...
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Nepotism and favoritism: What ails Pakistan cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: There has been discussion regarding the intrusion of politics into sports as a result of Pakistan's dismal recent results in international cricket. It is argued that nepotism at the top is impeding progress on the field.Last week, following a shocking 0-2 home series loss to Bangladesh, Pakistan dropped to ninth place in the Test rankings-their lowest position in almost sixty years.It was the nation's tenth consecutive home Test match without a victory, and it came after the team suffered humiliating early eliminations from the 50-over and T20 World Cups the previous year.Mohsin Naqvi, the current chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), who also works full-time as the interior minister of a country that is experiencing an increase in terrorist attacks.Over the last 24 mont...
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When Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's performances against Pakistan are legendary and form a crucial part of his illustrious cricketing career. The matches against Pakistan often carried extra weight due to the intense rivalry between the two nations and Tendulkar played some of his most memorable innings against Pakistan across formats.One of those memorable knocks came on March 16, 2004 in Rawalpindi when Tendulkar smashed 141 against a bowling attack that boasted of Shoaib Akhtar, Shabbir Ahmed, Mohammad Sami, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq.Tendulkar reached his hundred off 106 balls with a single off Shoaib Akhtar on the second ball of the 30th over of the Indian run chase.Tendulkar reached his century with the help of 13 fours and became the first Indian to...
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Imran Khan’s party stage rally in Islamabad; demand his immediate release – Times of India

Jailed former premier Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Sunday held a power show, demanding his immediate release while slamming the government for its crackdown on the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The rally - postponed twice in the last two months - was held near Sangjani Cattle Market in the suburbs of Islamabad after the capital administration issued a no-objection certificate (NOC). Thousands of PTI supporters attended the rally, proving that the party's power base was intact despite several hurdles it faced, including the incarceration of its 71-year-old founder. Khan was arrested on August 5 last year after his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan. Since then, he has been in jail in different cases. ...
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Pakistan: 7 Dead As Cops Clash With PTI Supporters Demanding Imran Khan’s Release, Fawad Says

Pakistan News: At least seven people were killed and several others injured as police clashed with supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party during a rally on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, according to PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. "People who came to the rally were shot at, and lives have been lost," Chaudhry told ABP News, adding that the situation in Pakistan was akin to a state of martial law. Despite the rising tensions, Fawad maintained that Imran Khan's supporters would not vacate the protest site, signalling a continued resistance. Violent scenes emerged from the rally spot showing the clash between the protestors and the police. #BREAKING | पाकिस्तान के इस्लामाबाद में बड़ा बवाल, PTI की रैली में हुई गोलीबारी @viveksemiliye | https://t.co/smwhXURgtc#ImranKhan...
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan likely to face military trial, says defence minister Khawaja Asif – Times of India

Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, has indicated that former Prime Minister Imran Khan will likely face a military trial as legal challenges continue to mount against him. Speaking to a private news channel Geo News, Asif said, "Evidence against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) points towards military trial."Imran Khan has been embroiled in numerous legal cases, including one related to the May 9 riots, where military installations were attacked.Fearing prosecution in a military court, Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking to halt the trial. However, the IHC raised concerns about the petition's validity, citing the absence of a specific first information report (FIR) or supporting documentation.Khan's petition comes amid ongoing legal debates....
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Pakistan: In blow to Imran Khan, SC restores changes in anti-corruption law – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: In a victory for the ruling coalition government and a blow to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Supreme Court reinstated amendments made to the country's National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), overturning its own decision from last year, Geo News reported.A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa and comprising Justice Aminuddin, Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel, Justice Athar Minallah, and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi announced the unanimous verdict.Approving the intra-court appeals filed by the federal and provincial governments, Pakistan's apex court remarked that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan could not prove that NAB (National Accountability Bureau) amendments were unconstitutional.Notably, the top anti-graft body...
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Imran Khan reveals he shares a ‘special’ relationship with his ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ co-star Genelia Deshmukh: ‘It feels like you are meeting your…’ | – Times of India

Imran Khan is making a return to the spotlight after a lengthy hiatus. At a recent event, he opened up about his close bond with Genelia Deshmukh, his co-star from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. He described their connection as 'truly special,' adding, "It feels like catching up with an old college buddy."At a recent event, Imran expressed his deep appreciation for his bond with Genelia.He revealed that their connection has grown stronger as their children attend the same school, leading to more frequent interactions during school drop-offs and pick-ups. Imran shared that seeing Genelia regularly feels like reconnecting with an old college friend, and he finds their relationship, rooted in their shared past, to be genuinely special and enduring.Aamir Khan Productions recently celebrated the 16th an...
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