Imran Khan
HC puts temporary stop to police operation at Imran's house, security personnel pull out
The order was passed by a bench of Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh, while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry seeking to stop the "atrocities" outside Zaman Park, passed these orders, Dawn reported. Earlier, the court had instructed the Punjab's Inspector General of Police, Chief Secretary and chief of operations of Islamabad police (operations) head to appear in court.
Police make fresh attempt to arrest Imran as stalemate enters 2nd day
TV footage also showed PTI workers outside Zaman Park setting motorcycles and other vehicles on fire, Dawn reported. For more than 15 hours, PTI workers engaged the Islamabad police -- aided by their Punjab counterparts and later Rangers personnel -- in pitched battles that continued late into the night with no signs of relenting. So far, the police have suffered around 30 casualties during the clash, while at least 15 PTI men have been detained.
Clashes continue in Pakistan with police yet to arrest Imran Khan
Intermittent tear gas shelling is ongoing at Zaman Park as police ,which was previously camped out at a security barrier outside the neighbourhood. has been forced to retreat towards Mall Road. PTI workers, meanwhile, have laid siege to the path leading to Imran Khan's residence as well as Canal Road, Dawn reported.
Pakistan police continue shelling despite hours-long stand-off with PTI workers
In response, PTI workers have staged protests across major cities - including Karachi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Vehari, Peshawar, Quetta, and Mianwali, Geo News reported. A team of Islamabad police has been in Lahore since Monday to comply with the court orders to arrest the PTI chairman - who faces a number of cases in different cities.
WATCH | Imran Khan asks supporters to 'come out' as party workers, police clash
"If something happens to me and I am sent to jail or if I am killed, you have to prove that you will struggle without Imran Khan and not accept the slavery of these thieves and of the one person who has been making decisions for the country," he was quoted by Dawn as saying.
Clashes erupt as heavy police contingent surrounds Imran's residence in Lahore
A team of Islamabad police has been in Lahore since Monday to comply with the court orders to arrest the PTI chairman who faces a number of cases in different cities. The police, although observing restraint, are using water canons to disperse the party's workers as they move ahead in their quest to arrest Khan, and they are around 90 metres away from his residence, The News reported.
Imran Khan postpones poll rally till March 13 after government imposes Section 144
Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, on Saturday night had announced a rally today (Sunday). However, citing concerns in the wake of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match in Lahore, the district administration banned public gatherings invoking Section 144 in the city, Dawn reported.
From Toshakhana sales to love child, Imran weighed down by 76 cases
Currently, Khan has over 76 cases registered against him across the county, which are believed to be the way forward for the Sharif government to tackle the former premier's glaring public support and popularity. Since his ouster from office in a no-confidence vote last April, Khan, also chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been on the streets protesting against.
Growing signs of unease between new Pak Army chief Asim Munir and Imran
Imran Khan has started attacking the new army chief who is said to have declined a request for a meeting by Imran Khan. The former Prime Minister had indeed sent a message to the army chief but the request was turned down, Geo News reported. Gen Asim told the businessmen meeting him that PTI chief Imran Khan sent him a message seeking a meeting.
Quetta police arrive in Lahore to arrest Imran
The police team, led by SP Nadeem, includes DSP Abdul Sattar, sub inspector, and two other officials, Samaa TV reported. The Lahore Police have been requested to assist the Quetta Police in executing the arrest warrant against the former Prime Minister. The non-bailable warrant was issued by a Judicial Magistrate in Quetta in connection with a case of defamation against institutions.
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