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News Articles: imran khan

Pakistan's law and justice minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar, seen here in April in Islamabad, said in an interview with NPR that Pakistan's use of an anti-terrorism law is "fully compliant with international guarantees for free trial" and said those accused have the right to "engage counsel of their choice." He expects it will take "a few months" for trials to wrap up.

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Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts

Pakistan's law and justice minister Azam Nazeer Tarar defends his government's decision to use an anti-terrorism law and military courts to try some civilians who were involved in protests last month.

June 27, 2023
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  • Vincent Ni
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, during an interview in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 2.

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When Pakistan's politics get tough, Pakistanis respond with memes and humor

Political humor in Pakistan has evolved over the years to evade censorship and other restrictions. After ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest in May, the internet exploded with memes and jokes.

June 16, 2023
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By:
  • Betsy Joles
Police officers patrol around the residence of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday. Pakistani police kept up their siege around the home of Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects allegedly sheltered inside was about to expire on Thursday.

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Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates

The security forces' action came after authorities demanded that Khan hand over dozens of protesters believed to have been among those who smashed and set fire to army installations last week.

May 18, 2023
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Abdul Sattar
Policemen escort Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad on Friday.

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A Pakistani court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be released on bail

A Pakistani court has granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail in multiple cases against him, allowing for his release following his dramatic arrest earlier this week.

May 12, 2023
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  • Diaa Hadid,
  • Vincent Ni,
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A man runs past a burning car set on fire by angry supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest against the arrest of their leader, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday. A court has ruled that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days. His detention set off clashes between his supporters and police Tuesday.

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Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest

Khan's arrest Tuesday set off skirmishes between his supporters and police in several cities that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raises the prospect of more unrest.

May 10, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Supporters carry placards displaying a portrait of Imran Khan during a protest in Karachi on March 19, demanding release of arrested party workers in recent police clashes.

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad

Paramilitary forces arrested Khan at a court in Islamabad, where he was facing corruption charges. The arrest has triggered rare pushback against the military, the country's most powerful institution.

May 09, 2023
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Abdul Sattar
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan (center) leaves after appearing before a court for a protective bail in relation to two cases, in Lahore on March 21. Khan spoke to NPR's <em>Morning Edition</em> on Thursday.

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In a polarized Pakistan, Imran Khan accuses opponents of conspiracies

As a deeply polarized Pakistan confronts political and economic crises, Imran Khan, the embattled former prime minister, speaks with NPR from his home in Lahore.

March 24, 2023
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Steve Inskeep
Riot police fire tear gas shells toward supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered near Khan's house to prevent officers from arresting him, in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday. The police withdrew later in the day.

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Pakistan's police pull back from Imran Khan's home after clashes with his supporters

Police were trying to arrest Pakistan's former prime minister over corruption charges but his supporters fought back, and a court eventually ordered the arrest be postponed until Thursday morning.

March 15, 2023
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Abdul Sattar
Imran Khan in his residence in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday.

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Recovering from bullet wounds, Pakistan's Imran Khan talks of new waves of protest

From his home in Lahore, Khan told NPR's Steve Inskeep why he's calling for early elections, as well as why he rejects his removal from power in April via a vote of no confidence.

November 18, 2022
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By:
  • Mohamad ElBardicy and
  • Steve Inskeep
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks April 23 during a news conference in Islamabad.

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Pakistan's former prime minister is shot in the leg as he campaigns for new elections

Imran Khan, who claims he was ousted in a conspiracy involving the U.S., was injured when a gunman opened fire on his convoy in Punjab province. One of his supporters was killed and nine others hurt.

November 03, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Imran Khan speaks during a news conference in Islamabad on April 23. Pakistan's elections commission on Friday disqualified the former prime minister from holding public office for five years.

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Pakistan sets a 5-year ban on former Prime Minister Imran Khan holding office

Khan was disqualified after an election panel found he unlawfully sold state gifts and concealed assets as premier, officials said. He was ousted in a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.

October 21, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Afghan president at the Presidential Palace in Kabul in 2020.

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After a week of political chaos in Pakistan, more turmoil lies ahead

The county's Supreme Court said a move by Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote was unconstitutional. What happens next isn't entirely clear.

April 08, 2022
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Abdul Sattar
Imran Khan, prime minister of Pakistan, arrives for the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the Beijing National Stadium, last month.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan faces a political showdown — without the army for support

Amid a series of missteps, the cricket star-turned-politician faces a no confidence vote after the country's all-powerful generals signaled that they would no longer back him.

March 26, 2022
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Abdul Sattar

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