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PTI calls for countrywide shutdown in Pak to protest Imran's illegal arrest

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government. The 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician was taken into custody in a clumsy fashion by the paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday on the orders of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) by barging into a room of the Islamabad High Court where he came to attend a corruption case hearing.

Imran's party abandoned politics to join 'tribe of terrorists': Pak min

"First the attack on PTV, then the attack on the parliament and now the attack on the military organization and what is called terrorism?"

Court rejects Imran Khan's request to dismiss defamation case against him

A Pakistani court on Friday turned down the request of former prime minister Imran Khan to dismiss a Rs 10 billion defamation lawsuit against him filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The sessions court directed Premier Sharif to present evidence against Khan in the next hearing on May 20. The case has been pending for the last six years. In Friday's proceedings, Khan's counsel argued that the defamation suit filed by Sharif is liable to be dismissed. The premier's counsel, however, opposed the application, arguing the defendant filed the application only to delay the suit proceedings and frustrate the process of the court.' He said Khan had already lost his right to defend the lawsuit through an order passed by the trial court in November last year. The defendant had no right to file such applications to hinder the process of the adjudication of the suit, he said. Additional District & Sessions Judge Muhammad Irfan Basra after hearing the arguments from both sides observed the

Imran Khan's PTI will be 'ultimate loser' if talks on polls fail: Pak govt

Terming "impracticable" Imran Khan's demand that the National Assembly be dissolved by May 14 for a successful outcome of talks, Pakistan's ruling coalition has warned the former premier that his party will be the "ultimate loser" if the parleys failed as the polls can be delayed for a year. Ahead of the third round of talks between the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N)-led federal coalition and the PTI scheduled for Tuesday, the government told Khan that he cannot hold talks at gunpoint. "We want to tell Imran Khan that he cannot hold talks at gunpoint. The first condition of talks is, there are no pre-conditions. Khan is so desperate that he wants his way or the highway, PML-N Secretary General and Federal Minister for Development Ahsan Iqbal was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper. The federal coalition termed Khan's ultimatum "impracticable" and asked him to be more flexible for the success of this dialogue between the government and the opposition, the report said on ..

PTI leader Imran Khan to present white paper against Pak govt's performance

According to sources, Khan will via a video link address, issue a white paper on the country's economic situation

Pakistan government mulling legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

The interior minister said that 65 people have been arrested from the outer part of the building, most of them do not belong to Punjab and their role is suspicious

Pak police register terrorism case against PTI leaders for vandalism

Pakistani police on Sunday registered a terrorism case against Imran Khan and over a dozen PTI leaders for indulging in vandalism, attacking security personnel and creating unrest outside the judicial complex here ahead of a court hearing in a graft case involving the ousted premier. Clashes erupted outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex on Saturday when Khan arrived in Islamabad from Lahore to attend a much-awaited hearing in the Toshakhana case.

Pak ruling party to table no-trust motions against PTI govts in KP, Punjab

Imran's PTI is in power in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. However, the PTI has yet to announce a date for the dissolution of assemblies in Punjab and KP

Nissan lines up three SUVs for India entry; X-Trail launch confirmed

Juke, which was also showcased on Tuesday, is currently being evaluated for the Indian market

Air quality likely to worsen in next few days due to stubble burning

Now that the rains and strong winds have stopped, the national capital will witness air pollution rising, said Dr Ravi Kant Pathak

Imran Khan meeting with former CIA analyst Robin Raphel raises eyebrows

As per sources, Robin Raphel met with Imran Khan at his residence in Bani Gala on Sunday afternoon. It was also revealed that head of PTI USA chapter accompanied Robin Raphel

Pak court denies police request for 7-day physical remand of PTI leader

It stated that in Gill's case, despite the lapse of 15 days, neither the interim nor the complete report was presented by the prosecution

PTI calls supporters to protest amid possibility of Imran Khan's arrest

According to The News International, Khan was booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA)

Imran Khan booked under anti-terror act for threatening judge, police

Khan connected the current situation in Pakistan to the chief of army staff's appointment and termed it "unfortunate" that everything in the country was happening over one appointment

Imran Khan's party to boycott investigation of 'foreign conspiracy' letter

Dr Farrukh Habib, a party functionary also claimed that a 'surprise move' will be announced at a PTI rally next week in Lahore

CBI registers disproportionate asset case

The FIR alleged that in 2006 Verma had assets to the tune of Rs 1.28 lakh