Tag: Imran Khan

Pakistan Court Extends Former Premier Khan’s Pre-Arrest Bail on Terrorism Charges

ISLAMABAD—A Pakistani court on Thursday extended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s pre-arrest bail for one week in a terrorism case over a speech, his lawyer said, shortly after the former premier appeared in court in person amidst tight security. Khan’s lawyer and political aide Babar Awan told Reuters bail had been granted until Sept. 1,…


Ex-Pakistan PM Khan Summoned to Court as Legal Woes Mount

KARACHI, Pakistan—Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was summoned on Tuesday to appear in court next week as prosecutors consider charging him with contempt following a weekend speech in which he threatened police officers and a magistrate, officials said. The possible contempt charge comes on top of charges under an anti-terror law that police filed…


Former Pakistan PM Charged Under Terrorism Act for ‘Threatening’ Judge, Police Officers: Reports

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been charged under the country’s terrorism act for allegedly “threatening” police officers and a female magistrate in his rally speech on Saturday, according to local reports. A first information report (FIR) was filed against Khan on Sunday, stating that he “terrorized and threatened” additional sessions judge Zeba Chaudhry…


The Demise of Pakistan’s Khan Government

Commentary Imran Khan became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan on Aug. 18, 2018. His initial popularity derived from his visionary promise to build a new Pakistan based on growing economic opportunities for the impoverished Muslim majority of 220 million people. However, rampant inflation and escalating national debt hampered the implementation of his vision. Although…


Pakistan’s Prime Minister Ousted in No-confidence Vote

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan’s political opposition ousted the country’s embattled prime minister in a no-confidence vote early Sunday, which they won after several of Imran Khan’s allies and a key coalition party deserted him. The combined opposition will form the new government, with the head of one of the largest parties, the Pakistani Muslim League, taking over as…


Dilip Kumar, Bollywood’s Great ‘Tragedy King,’ Dies at 98

NEW DELHI—Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the “Tragedy King” and one of Hindi cinema’s greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 98. The “Tragedy King” title came from Kumar’s numerous serious roles. In several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard. He also was…


Pakistani President Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Injection With Chinese Vaccine

The Pakistani President tested positive for COVID-19 on March 29, 14 days after receiving his first injection with a Chinese vaccine; on March 20, the Pakistani Prime Minister tested positive for COVID-19, 2 days after he received his inoculation. Pakistani President Arif Alvi announced on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19. Both he and…