Pakistan clamps down on protests

Pakistan clamps down on protests

Pakistan's government is clamping down on mass demonstrations, a day former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party said it would hold a public protest in the capital city of Islamabad this week. Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail.

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Former Pakistani jail deputy superintendent arrested over Khan allegations

Authorities have taken former Adiala Jail deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram into custody on charges of abuse of power and providing undue assistance to former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Akram, who was removed from his position on June 20, is accused of acting as a communication link between Khan and his aides. Hira Mustafa has more. According to The News International, the arrest of Akram has […]

August 15, 2024 61

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Pakistan’s post-election crisis – how anti-army vote may deliver an unstable government that falls into the military’s hands

Like at this pro-PTI protest, the smoke has yet to clear following Pakistan’s election. M Asim Khan/AFP via Getty Images) Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. […]

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Former Pakistan PM and his wife jailed 14 years for corruption

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years. According to the BBC, on Tuesday he was seeing state secrets, and on Wednesday given 14 years in another corruption case. Khan has said the numerous cases against him are politically motivated.

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