The confrontation between the country’s most popular politician, Imran Khan, and the generals threatens to paralyse the stateThe standoff between Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, and the country’s military is yet another sign that the political system created by the army is inherently unstable. Since independence, Pakistan’s generals have become ever more involved in […]
Imran’s ‘Pirni’: A weapon Pakistan Army has never faced before – Deccan Herald
The road that leads to the Army Corps Commander’s home in Lahore is not only manned and monitored at every point, every car is thoroughly searched by sentries guarding access to the road and to the plush residence. More so, when they know an Indian journalist is in the vehicle!One of the lingering mysteries of […]
‘Who isn’t condemning?’: Imran Khan on attacks on Pakistan army – Al Jazeera English
The ex-prime minister’s muted criticism of vandalism and arson at military installations comes after more than a dozen leaders quit his party.Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says everyone in Pakistan has condemned the attacks on military installations during the deadly protests over his arrest last week.“Who isn’t condemning the attack on […]
‘His closed-door angry tirade…’: Ex-US envoy on Pak Army chief for May 9 violence | Mint – Mint
Former US ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad condemned the Pakistan Army chief over his ‘closed-door angry speech’ to senior officers in Sialkot which has been shared with him. Earlier, he was concerned for Pakistan, but now the Army chief’s tirade led him to believe that things are truly dire. Taking to Twitter, the former US […]
Pakistan’s controversial Army Act: What is it, how does it work? – Al Jazeera English
Government says it will try rioting protesters under the law, which was enacted in 1952 to prosecute army personnel.Pakistan’s government has said it will take action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters involved in damaging military buildings and installations last week under the Army Act and Official Secrets Act.PTI supporters stormed the streets across the country […]
Imran Khan vs Pakistan Army | Who will Win? | Dhruv Rathee – YouTube
Imran Khan vs Pakistan Army | Who will Win? | Dhruv Rathee YouTubesource
Imran Khan asked to appear before Pakistan Army-run anti-graft … – WION
Members of an anti-terrorist squad escort Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as he appeared in Islamabad high court on May 12, 2023 Photograph:(Reuters) Imran Khan’s arrest and release: The ousted Pakistani prime minister, deemed the arrests of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, as ‘illegal’ and akin to ‘abductions’. Imran Khan’s arrest and release: The […]
Can Imran Khan really take on the Pakistani army and win? | podcast – The Guardian
Can Imran Khan really take on the Pakistani army and win? | podcast The Guardiansource
Pakistan army begins crackdown on protestors | English News … – YouTube
Pakistan army begins crackdown on protestors | English News … YouTubesource
Pakistan army vows action against protestors, arsonists; to invoke under army laws – India Today – India Today
Intensifying the crackdown on rioters, protesters arsonists who stormed properties after the arrest of Imran Khan, the Pakistan military said that charges under Army Act would be invoked. Khan's arrest by the Pakistan Rangers at the Islamabad High Court premises last Tuesday triggered unrest in Pakistan that continued till Friday and led to several deaths and dozens of military […]