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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism charges

Earlier, Pakistan's electronic media watchdog banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of ousted prime minister Imran Khan

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: Reuters)

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An FIR has been filed against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Imran Khan was booked for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad.

Earlier, Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, hours after he threatened state institutions and made provocative statements during a public rally.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said that Imran's recorded speech would only be permitted to be aired after an effective delay mechanism to ensure effective monitoring and editorial control.

Khan, while addressing a public

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