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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicImran Khan

Topic: Imran Khan

Pakistanis angry after 1965 war hero and Imran Khan supporter mistreated by Islamabad Police

A video shows the Police asking the war veteran to vacate the spot he was standing on, with a placard that called support for Imran Khan.

Pakistani court grants bail to Bushra Bibi, former PM Imran Khan’s wife, in graft case

Khan's wife was co-accused along with Khan in the case for allegedly receiving financial help from a land developer in the setting-up of Al Qadir University.

Imran Khan’s party PTI to sue Pakistan’s anti-graft body for ‘abducting’ him

The party has also announced registering murder cases against those responsible for opening fire on 'unarmed, peaceful' people protesting in the wake of former PM Imran Khan's arrest.

Imran Khan supporters will call it a ‘revolution’. But ‘Pakistan in ashes’ is the reality

The random PTI uncle stealing mutton korma and Coca-Cola from a Pakistani corps commander’s kitchen is a testament to the fact that no revolution can succeed on an empty stomach.

China censors citizens from discussing Pakistan protest. Political revolt is a sensitive topic

Pakistan's political turmoil over Imran Khan's arrest hasn’t left Chinese citizens unscathed. Police in Karachi had to intervene to stop an attack on Chinese workers.

Our take on Imran Khan Arrest, SC verdict on Delhi & 25 years of Pokhran – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

Khan departed the court premises, headed towards his home town, amidst high security. He had remained inside for hours after being granted bail, saying he was not being allowed to leave by security officials.

Why Imran’s comeback would be a triumph for democracy and a disaster for Pakistan

Imran’s popularity has risen to a level not seen in Pakistan before. But all nations, especially democracies, need institutions that can stand up to majoritarianism of any kind.

The soured love affair between Imran Khan and Pakistan Army is a ticking time bomb

Imran Khan’s arrest shocked the world and made leaders such as Jeremy Corbyn and Antony Blinken call for his release. Pakistan Army's once blued-eyed boy is now its biggest headache.

Imran Khan gets 2-week bail, day after Pakistan Supreme Court called his arrest illegal

Islamabad High Court sets Khan free in Al-Qadir Trust case for the time being; the PTI chief is also indicted in the Toshakhana case.

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All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.