Pakistan, Imran Khan
Pakistan seals off capital, suspends internet ahead of rally by Imran Khan's supporters
The Pakistani government blocked key routes to Islamabad, suspended Internet services, and shut down schools to prevent Imran Khan supporters from protesting for his release. Despite the ban, Khan's party insisted on rallying,
Pakistan locks down capital, suspends cellphones to thwart opposition rally
Authorities have blocked highways and roads leading into the city with freight containers; they have suspended cellphone service and public transport, and closed schools
Pakistan capital locked down to thwart a rally to support ex-leader Imran Khan
Pakistani authorities have placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to the capital and suspended cellphone service in Islamabad in an attempt to prevent supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a rally seeking his release.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters arrested in Islamabad
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's two sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, reached Islamabad's D Chowk for a "peaceful protest" and were arrested by police.
Internet shutdowns in Pakistan as Imran Khan’s party prepares for protests
Pakistani media reported that before protests by the supporters of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, internet and telecommunications services were cut off in several cities. PTI had called on its supporters to gather for a protest on Friday at D-Chowk in Islamabad.
Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party
Internet services have been shut down across major Pakistani cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, ahead of the planned protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at Islamabad's D-Chowk.
Pakistan capital locked down to stop rally by party of ex-leader Imran Khan
Pakistani authorities have placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to the capital and suspended cellphone service in Islamabad in an attempt to prevent supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a rally
Pakistan Seals off Capital, Blocks Cellphones Ahead of Protest by Imran Khan's Party
It would be the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition government, which the party calls illegitimate, saying it was formed after a fraudulent election.
Pakistan deploys army in capital to tackle protests by Khan’s party
Pakistani authorities on Friday deployed the army in the capital for two weeks as violent protesters who support jailed former prime minister Imran Khan clashed with police after they were blocked from entering the city.
Bilawal indicates his party could pardon Imran Khan if he is convicted by military court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday indicated that his party could pardon jailed former prime minister Imran Khan if he is convicted by a military court. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and other top officials had last month said that the 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder may face a
Pakistan police clash with supporters of former PM Khan in Islamabad
Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran ...
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WhatsApp Users in Pakistan Face Persistent Disruptions on Mobile Data
WhatsApp users across Pakistan have been grappling with persistent disruptions while trying to use the app on mobile data ...
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Pakistan: Police arrest Imran Khan’s sisters from Islamabad’s D Chowk
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that police arrested former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sisters – ...
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Internet shutdown, roads cut off in parts of Pakistan
Government imposes ban on gatherings in Islamabad as thousands of Imran Khan’s supporters move to the capital for protest ...
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Internet loadshedding?: netizens report disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan
Disruption in internet services have become more frequent in the country. The government has on occasion blamed faulty submarine cables and reconfiguration in internet service providers (ISPs), but ...
Pakistan's Top Court Rules MPs Can Cross Aisle On Major Votes
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for ...