February 2024
Imran Khan’s poll win from prison humiliates Pakistan’s generals
The party of the jailed former prime minister took the most seats in national elections, stunning Pakistan’s military rulers and creating a political crisis.
January 2024
Pakistan court jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 10 years ahead of elections
The move ensures the popular former prime minister and star cricketer will remain in jail, and out of the public spotlight.
August 2023
China will use its EV dominance to spy: UK warning
Technology embedded in the vehicles could be used for spying, UK ministers say; the ACT chief prosecutor has not returned to the role since taking leave; as the risk of recession fades, high-risk loans are back in vogue. See how the day unfolded here.
Imran Khan starts sentence in Pakistan’s harsh, high-security jail
The verdict is a major turn in a political showdown between the cricket star-turned-politician and Pakistan’s powerful military that has embroiled the country.
May 2023
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violence
The former cricket star turned politician was dragged from court to face charges of corruption, touching off more political violence in Pakistan.
March 2023
Police storm home of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Imran Khan, who was removed from office in April, is facing dozens of court cases on charges that supporters say are politically motived.
November 2022
Imran Khan shot in apparent assassination attempt
The outburst of political violence comes after prime minister Khan was removed from office in April after falling out with the country’s top military leaders.
August 2022
Pakistan’s Imran Khan is now the target of forces he once wielded
Old allies like the military have turned against him, but the former prime minister’s appeal on the street has only grown stronger, setting up a dangerous showdown.
Supporters rally as Imran Khan faces arrest
The move against the former superstar cricketer is a serious escalation of the power struggle between the government and the former leader, and risks renewed public unrest.
October 2021
Imran Khan pledges to investigate ‘citizens mentioned in the Pandora Papers’
The Pandora Papers are a leak of 11.9 million documents from offshore service providers, who offer services such as producing offshore trusts.
August 2020
Imran Khan isn’t going anywhere
With the military firmly on his side, Pakistan’s inexperienced prime minister might just become the first to complete a full term.
September 2019
Climate summit leaves world asking, is it enough?
The UN summit underscored tensions between a burgeoning activist movement and global leaders over transformational changes needed to avoid the worst effects in decades to come.