On November 27, Islamabad woke up to scenes of destruction, with streets filled with debris, broken glass, and burned vehicles. This came after violent protests by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had besieged the city days earlier. The protests, which took place on November 24, led to a security lockdown in Islamabad, with highways blocked. At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers and two protesters, were killed during the unrest. Pakistani Rangers remained on high alert, continuing to guard the city. Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023, blames the military for his 2022 removal and accuses them of rigging elections to prevent his party from regaining power.
28 November,2024 11:59 AM IST
Islamabad is on high alert as protests against the Anti-government sentiments continued in Pakistan. PTI supporters continued to protest for the release of former PM Imran Khan. Supporters of jailed Imran Khan gathered for an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on the congregation in Islamabad. Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told journalists that the convoy fired on the police and continuously used teargas. He said while the convoy was heavily armed, the police had been instructed not to carry weapons to prevent the situation from escalating. Authorities have sealed off Islamabad and blocked cellphone services to prevent the gathering. Islamabad is on high alert ahead of a series of top-level diplomatic events scheduled over the next two weeks. Notably, it was the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition. Former Jailed PM Imran Khan the ruling govt ‘illegitimate’ alleging it was formed after a fraudulent election.
06 October,2024 04:17 PM IST
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by Pakistani Rangers outside the Islamabad High Court. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief was taken into custody in connection with the Al Qadir Trust case, for which the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had summoned him multiple times. The leader had earlier posted a video on his twitter handle saying, he is ready for the arrest. Islamabad IGP Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, told Pakistani media outlets that the situation is under control. Meanwhile, the PTI shared photos of Imran Khan’s lawyer claiming he was injured in a scuffle during the arrest of the PTI chief.
09 May,2023 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai
In an interview with Associated Press, Pak’s FM Bilawal Bhutto said his country is facing “a perfect storm” of troubles including deep financial crisis. Bhutto has admitted to multiple crises that it is facing and how it is struggling to deal with them. Foreign Minister sharply criticised IMF for the delay of Dollars 6 billion bailout over Pakistan failing to meet terms of 2019 deal. Bhutto said that Pak has been unable to achieve structural tax reform “for the last 23 IMF programs that we have been a part of”. Spotting the light on China, Bhutto shared Pak’s healthy economic relationship with its neighbor.
11 March,2023 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan reportedly injured as shots fired during his march in Wazirabad. Imran Khan was shot in the leg by a gunman. He is said to be out of danger. Gunman who attacked Khan has been arrested. Khan can be seen bandaged on his right leg and moved into an SUV. Four of his party leaders were among those injured. Imran Khan was in a lorry bound for Islamabad as part of a roadshow that began on Friday from Lahore
03 November,2022 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on September 25 raised questions about the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and a relationship with Islamabad that has not served the 'American Interest'. He was addressing an event organised by the Indian American Community in Washington. "It’s a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington. Dr Jaishankar made this remark after the External Affairs Minister was questioned by one of the audiences on the US decision on the F-16 package for Pakistan.
26 September,2022 02:05 PM IST | MumbaiA passenger plane carrying 127 people on board has crashed in bad weather in the outskirts of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Video courtesy: NDTV
20 April,2012 04:37 PM ISTFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was on Tuesday (September 01) granted a protective bail for one week by Islamabad High Court
02 September,2015 11:06 AM ISTAziz received Swaraj with much warmth at a dinner hosted by him for the delegates of Heart of Asia conference.
09 December,2015 11:37 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia Summit in Islamabad on Wednesday.
09 December,2015 05:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
