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TopicImran Khan

Topic: Imran Khan

Pakistan think tank hires US lobbyist for $1.5 million. People call it a ‘front for army PR’

The official goal of the firm is to strengthen US-Pakistan relations. But reports suggest it's an attempt to counter the influence of Imran Khan’s PTI.

Richard Branson demands Imran Khan’s release. Pakistanis ask him to fly PTI leader out of jail

"Could Zardari ever have friends that are this cool?” One Pakistani asked on X after Richard Branson's call for Imran Khan's release.

Jemima Goldsmith calls for Imran Khan’s release. Pakistanis call it true love

In an X post, Goldsmith flagged ‘serious and concerning developments’ about the treatment of her ‘sons’ father’.

Imran Khan’s party expects Jaishankar to save Pakistan democracy. And Modi to free him

S. Jaishankar was invited not only to join PTI’s protests but also to address protesters. Plot twist: It was Jaishankar, not Tiger (aka Salman Khan), who was set to save democracy in Pakistan.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM detained, Imran Khan’s PTI hit streets in Lahore & Islamabad amid Army presence

Protests which saw violent clashes Friday in Islamabad, saw further drama on Saturday as Imran Khan’s party claims Ali Amin Gandapur was detained.

Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by ex-PM Imran Khan’s party

The opposition party, which is pressing for Khan's release, has called the ruling coalition government illegitimate, saying it was formed after a fraudulent election.

PTI CM Amin Gandapur calls female journalists ‘sellouts’. Pakistanis demand apology

During an Islamabad rally, Gandapur said journalists don't write about the establishment’s attack on PTI because they are paid and 'have sold their pens to the government'.

Imran Khan’s PTI members charged with terrorism. They say ‘no Khan, no Pakistan’

PTI leaders were arrested under Pakistan's new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024, for allegedly clashing with police officers during rally, which was organised to demand Imran Khan's release.

UK journalist blasts Imran Khan’s views on Taliban, Rushdie, rape. Pakistanis call her racist

Khan’s supporters are pointing out the hypocrisy of a UK-based journalist calling Khan a Taliban apologist when the UK played a key role in the Taliban’s formation.

Imran’s PTI accused of plotting with Karan Thapar, R&AW. Pakistanis are amused

Responding to the allegations made by the Pakistan government, Karan Thapar said, “they’ve lost all grip on rationality.”

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.