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☆ Pakistan on edge as Imran Khan’s supporters face-off against powerful military
  + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Sophia Saifi Rhea Mogul Azaz Syed | Sophia Saifi | Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
The stage is now set for the possibility of a tumultuous showdown between the country’s powerful military and Khan’s supporters following deadly and unprecedented clashes Tuesday that saw angry crowds break into and vandalize the homes of army personnel. Hundreds of Khan supporters responded to his call to take to the streets and violent protests broke out in several cities. Imran Khan's supporters burn tires to block roads in Peshawar, Pakistan on May 9, 2023. Protesters burn tires to block roads in Peshawar, Pakistan on May 9, 2023 following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest. A demonstrator is seen as Pakistani police use tear gas against supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest in Peshawar, Pakistan on May 9, 2023.
☆ Factbox: Imran Khan's arrest adds to Pakistan's economic, political challenges
  + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
May 9 (Reuters) - The arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the call from his party for nationwide protests present another blow to the nuclear-armed country struggling with an economic crisis. The South Asian nation of 220 million people is running out of dollars, inflation is running at over 36% and an expected IMF bailout has been delayed by months. POLITICAL PRESSUREKhan, arrested for alleged corruption and ousted as prime minister last year, had been ratcheting up pressure on the government through a sustained political campaign as he vied to return to power. Authorities had made several attempts to arrest Khan since March, which had resulted in clashes between his supporters and law enforcement personnel. Khan's arrest came a day after the military issued a rare statement denouncing him for making allegations against a serving officer.
☆ Pakistani parliament's ruling sought over ex-PM Khan's party
  + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Asif Shahzad | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
LAHORE, Pakistan, March 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday sought a parliament ruling to empower authorities to tackle former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party's alleged involvement in violence. The ruling was asked for in a joint session of parliament convened over the instability caused by the crisis over Khan. The minister requested the house give "guidance" to the government about the violence stoked by Khan's supporters, who he said included "miscreants, armed groups, and terrorists". "It is required that the security forces should be given authority and other measures to deal with this issue," he said, adding that Khan's agenda is "chaos and anarchy." The government has alleged that Khan's supporters had militants among them and ministers have called for proscribing Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
☆ Pakistan court to decide if police can move to arrest Imran Khan
  + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Mubasher Bukhari Asif Shahzad | Mubasher Bukhari | Asif Shahzad | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
[1/6] Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan carry bamboo sticks and slingshots, as they gather and chant slogans, at the entrance of Khan's house, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. Even though there was no police presence on Friday, witnesses said Khan's supporters, armed with batons and iron rods, remained stationed outside his home. The Election Commission of Pakistan had found him guilty and barred Khan from holding public office for one parliamentary term. Khan has said he was willing to submit a written undertaking that he would voluntarily appear before the court on Saturday, but the court said such an undertaking was insufficient. Current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected Khan's demands, saying an election would be held as scheduled later this year.
☆ Pakistan ex-PM Khan's plea to suspend arrest warrant rejected
  + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Mubasher Bukhari Asif Shahzad | Mubasher Bukhari | Asif Shahzad | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
Summary Arrest warrant issued after ex-PM failed to attend courtCourt rejects Khan's offer to appear voluntarilyFormer cricket star denies wrongdoingSupporters battled police for two days to prevent arrestLAHORE, Pakistan, March 16 (Reuters) - A Pakistani court on Thursday rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan's plea to suspend an arrest warrant issued against him, stoking fears of a renewed confrontation between his supporters and security forces. [1/5] Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, carry sticks as they walk towards Khan's house, in Lahore, Pakistan March 16, 2023. Provincial information minister Amir Mir said there were militants among Khan's supporters outside his house. The police were unarmed, he said, adding they had to use water-cannons and teargas shells when Khan's supporters turned violent. Current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected Khan's demands, saying an election would be held as scheduled later this year.
☆ Clashes in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest
  + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
Smoke is seen at former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence, after security forces had fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of Khan's supporters who had cordoned off his home in an effort to prevent his arrest, in Lahore,...moreSmoke is seen at former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence, after security forces had fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of Khan's supporters who had cordoned off his home in an effort to prevent his arrest, in Lahore, Pakistan, March 15. Musa Virk Via TwitterClose
☆ Pakistan security forces pause Imran Khan's arrest
  + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
PoliticsPakistan security forces pause Imran Khan's arrestPostedPakistani security forces withdrew from around Imran Khan's home on Wednesday, putting a halt to clashes that had erupted after police tried to arrest the former prime minister for not showing up in a case against him related to selling state gifts. Rachel Graham reports.
☆ Fires burn outside Imran Khan's home following clashes
  + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
PoliticsFires burn outside Imran Khan's home following clashesPostedPakistani police and supporters of Imran Khan fought pitched battles on Tuesday outside the former prime minister's home in the eastern city of Lahore, injuring several on both sides, ahead of his possible arrest, a government spokesman and witnesses said.
☆ Reactions to Pakistan ex-President Musharraf's death
  + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pakistani former President Pervez Musharraf died on Sunday following a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai, after years in self-imposed exile. SHASHI THAROOR, INDIAN POLITICIAN, SAID ON TWITTER"Once an implacable foe of India, he became a real force for peace 2002-2007. I met him annually in those days at the UN & found him smart, engaging & clear in his strategic thinking. RIP"MOSHARRAF ZAIDI, CEO OF TABADLAD, AN ISLAMABAD-BASED THINK TANK"The most important legacy Gen. Musharraf leaves behind predates his time as president. The 1999 Kargil War permanently altered ...
☆ Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's party to hold protests after 'assassination attempt'
  + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Asif Shahzad Mubasher Bukhari | Asif Shahzad | Mubasher Bukhari | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
[1/2] A truck is seen at a crime scene after a shooting incident on a long march by Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Wazirabad, Pakistan November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar SoomroWAZIRABAD, Pakistan, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The party of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was shot and injured in an apparent assassination attempt, said country-wide protests would be held on Friday as tensions remained high in the South Asian nation. "Today, after Friday prayers, there will be protests across the country, which will continue until Imran Khan's demand is met," Asad Umar, a close Khan aide, said on Twitter. Khan's supporters began gathering again early on Friday at the spot of the apparent assassination attempt and called on the former prime minister to restart his march on Islamabad. Sharif has also called for a transparent inquiry into the shooting, which occurred in an area where Khan's party is in government.
☆ Pakistani journalist crushed by Imran Khan's truck during coverage
  + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Mubasher Bukhari | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
The incident prompted Khan to halt the "long march" that he is leading towards Islamabad to pressure the federal government into calling snap elections. His convoy started from the eastern city of Lahore, and is expected to reach Islamabad on Friday. PTI leader Mussarat Jamshed Cheema confirmed that Naeem was run over by Khan's vehicle. The incident occurred as Khan's convoy was near the city of Gujranwala, 220 km (136 miles) from Islamabad. Reporting by Mubasher Bukhari in Lahore, Pakistan; Writing by Gibran Peshimam; editing by Philippa FletcherOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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