A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters.
Author: SALMAN MASOOD
Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11
An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.
Protesters Supporting Pakistani Ex-Leader Are Dispersed in Crackdown
Thousands of demonstrators seeking the release of Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister, fled the capital.
Pakistan Deploys Army as Deadly Clashes Erupt with Imran Khan Supporters
Soldiers were ordered to defend government buildings with gunfire if needed, as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded his release from prison.
Protesters Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Demand Imran Khan’s Release
Supporters of the ex-prime minister marched toward Islamabad, the capital. Clashes with the police left at least one officer dead, the authorities said.
Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan
Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.
China Calls for Tighter Security After Workers Are Killed in Pakistan
Two Chinese nationals were killed and another was injured after a convoy was attacked in Karachi on Sunday. A separatist group claimed responsibility.
Pakistan Appoints New Head of Its Powerful Spy Agency
The appointment of a top general, Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik, to the post comes as the country faces numerous internal and external challenges.
Dozens Are Killed in Two Bus Crashes in Pakistan
One of the accidents killed 12 people who were returning from a religious pilgrimage to Iraq, officials said.
Pakistan Arrests Man Over Disinformation That Helped Spur U.K. Riots
Local police sources indicated that the arrest was made at the request of the British authorities, although there was no official confirmation.