by Jonathan Swan and Zachary Basu

Pakistan will “absolutely not” allow the CIA to use bases on its soil for cross-border counter terrorism missions after American forces withdraw from Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan

Today, Khan is largely confined to his residence in Lahore while on bail from successive court appearances on allegations ranging from corruption to terrorism and even murder.

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured when a gunman opened fire on a political rally in Wazirabad, located in Punjab province. Officials from his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), confirmed that Khan sustained a bullet injury to his foot and is out of danger.

At the time of the attack, Imran Khan was leading a long march from Lahore toward Islamabad, calling for immediate general elections. Since his removal from office through a no-confidence vote in April, the former Prime Minister has addressed large public gatherings across the country.

Imran Khan, who served as Pakistan’s 19th prime minister after taking office in August 2018, has repeatedly claimed that his ouster was the result of a planned conspiracy.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the BBC that peace with India over the disputed territory of Kashmir would be “tremendous” for the wider region.

A United Nations human rights working group on July 1 called for the immediate release of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he had been detained “arbitrarily in violation of international laws.”

By Prem Thakker

The former Pakistani leader remains behind bars, prompting those Pakistani-American groups that backed Trump and Republicans in 2024 to now worry they got ‘played’ by the president and his team.

by Dr. Salman Ahmad

In the sweeping panorama of global history, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the disruptive present of 2025, the distinction between those who ruled and those who fundamentally educated their people about rights, freedom, and dignity is starkly drawn. While countless leaders have rallied movements or held the reins of government, a rare handful stand apart for transforming the very consciousness of their societies—redefining the political imagination, not just state policy.

by Mehdi Hasan

The former Pakistani PM says he’s “confined to a death cell,” as he lambasts Pakistan’s political and military leaders.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan would never recognize Israel until Palestinian rights were guaranteed.