The former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political advisor is traveling to America soon

The former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political advisor is traveling to America soon

Imran Khan's party says a senior representative will travel to Washington DC soon to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump. Imran Khan - Pakistan's former Prime Minister - has been in jail since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which his party alleges are politically motivated. Khan's party is hoping Trump will exert pressure on Islamabad to free the jailed leader. Hira Mustafa has more.

November 7, 2024 6

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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.

October 2, 2024 30

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Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, after last month's election. Lawmakers have chosen Shahbaz Sharif for a second term as the Prime Minister ending political instability in the country. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

March 4, 2024 6

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Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day

As Pakistan votes to elect a new government today, internet services have been suspended across the country due to 'heightened security concerns'. Pakistan's poll body claims the Election Commission did not instruct the government to cut off internet services. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

February 8, 2024 26

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Security concerns rise in Pakistan ahead of election

10 Police officers have been killed and 6 injured in a terrorist attack on a police station in northern Pakistan. It's raised fears for the safety of the upcoming election later this week. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

February 5, 2024 25