Former PM Imran Khan, jailed on corruption and treason charges, said he verbally dictated a guest essay for The Economist that cast doubt on the upcoming elections and blamed the US for his ouster. The essay sparked controversy and criticism in Pakistan.
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Pakistan to question The Economist over article by convict Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Friday it would write to The Economist, a British magazine, to question its editorial decision to publish an article purportedly written by former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars since his conviction in a graft case last August.
Military kills five militants, including commander, in North Waziristan raid
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed five terrorists, including a commander, in a raid on a militant hideout in the restive North Waziristan region on Saturday, the military said.
India seeks Mumbai suspect, Pakistan cites lack of treaty
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: India has formally asked Pakistan to hand over Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the leader of a banned Islamist group accused of masterminding the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people, officials from both countries said Friday.
ECP defends decision to keep voters’ list offline
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan, the body that oversees the country’s elections, said on Thursday that it would not upload the voters’ list on its website or mobile apps, citing data security, individual privacy, and legal compliance as the main reasons.
Islamabad court halts secret trial of ex-PM Khan in state secrets case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A court on Thursday stayed the secret trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case involving alleged leaks of state secrets, his lawyer said, in a blow to the government that accuses him of treason.
PTI activist Khadija Shah freed after months in jail
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Khadija Shah, a prominent fashion designer and supporter of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was released by an anti-terrorism court on Thursday after spending more than seven months in jail on charges of inciting violence during a protest in May.
Baloch long marchers give government a week to meet demands or face backlash
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD — A group of Baloch activists who marched from Turbat to Islamabad to protest human rights abuses in their province gave the government a seven-day ultimatum on Thursday to address their grievances or face the wrath of the Baloch people.
Pakistan bans New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestine
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar announced on Thursday a complete ban on New Year celebrations across the country in a show of support for the Palestinians suffering under Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.
Pakistan tests new missile system with 400-km range
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced that it had successfully tested a new missile system, Fatah-II, that can hit targets up to 400 kilometers away with high precision.