Imran Khan

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered authorities to take imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination, citing concerns about his health and access to care. The court also mandated that prison officials allow him weekly meetings with family members and telephone calls with his sons. This order followed months of petitions from Khan’s side regarding his medical treatment and right to visit family.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered that authorities take former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital in the capital for a medical examination. The court's directive also allows for family visits.

A protest near the Karachi Press Club (KPC) caused major traffic disruptions in Saddar Town, stranding thousands of commuters. The protest, organized by the PTI, marked three years since the imprisonment of party founder Imran Khan and demanded his release.

The National Dialogue Committee has approached the Islamabad High Court, seeking directives to facilitate meetings between incarcerated Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, citing violations of constitutional rights and prison regulations. The petition argues that the denial of visitation rights since August 5, 2023, breaches Pakistan Prison Rules and international standards like the Nelson Mandela Rules.

The Lahore High Court dismissed a PTI petition seeking permission for a rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after the deputy commissioner denied the request, citing security concerns. PTI planned nationwide protests to mark three years since the imprisonment of party founder Imran Khan. The court advised challenging the deputy commissioner's order if PTI felt aggrieved.

The PTI is organizing nationwide protests to mark three years since Imran Khan's imprisonment, with a central rally in Peshawar. The Rawalpindi administration denied permission for a rally, and PTI lawyers were not allowed to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail. The party emphasizes peaceful protests and demands his release.

The Supreme Court accepted a chamber appeal by PTI founder Imran Khan challenging the Registrar's rejection of his petition for hospital transfer and family access. The court ordered the case to be fixed before a bench, nullified prior objections, and directed the inclusion of his sister's petition.

The Lahore High Court granted interim protective bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, in a PECA case involving allegations of derogatory remarks against state institutions. The court allowed her to appear in Islamabad after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency registered the case for inflammatory social media content.

Pakistan-origin physician Asif Mahmood has been elected chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), a bipartisan federal body that monitors global religious freedom and advises the US government. He was previously appointed to USCIRF by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in 2024 and reappointed in 2026.

The Supreme Court ordered the Adiala jail to submit a report within three weeks detailing meetings between incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his visitors, including family, lawyers, and friends. Salman Akram Raja, PTI’s Secretary General, alleged Imran was kept in solitary confinement and suffers from an eye ailment, while legal proceedings challenge an Islamabad High Court order on visitation rights.

NCCIA summoned Noreen Niazi, sister of former incarcerated prime minister Imran Khan, for allegedly disseminating false, offensive, and inflammatory content against state institutions. The agency directed her to appear on July 20, with non-compliance punishable under Section 174 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The summons follows her social media claims about a military conflict with India being orchestrated to improve the military's image, involving allegations against Narendra Modi and Donald Trump.

The Congress party and actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan express support for Wangchuk's movement. The party urges him to end his fast while aligning with the cause.

PTI parliamentary party decided to launch a nationwide movement from August 5 for the release of Imran Khan and acceptance of other demands. The movement will include public meetings, demonstrations, and a long march, with plans finalized after consulting Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. PTI also reaffirmed its boycott of parliamentary standing committees and submitted a list of leaders for a meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala jail.

Opposition leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas confirmed the PTI-allied Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen is willing to hold talks with the government but seeks a neutral venue at Parliament House's Constitution Room instead of the PM's Office. The opposition awaits the government's response to their counter-offer and plans demonstrations on the anniversary of PTI founder Imran Khan's arrest.

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) supports Aleema Khan's call for a protest march but fears it could lead to a 'false-flag operation' or violence, citing past incidents like the May 9, 2023, disorder and the November 2024 D Chowk massacre. PTI leaders express concern over Aleema's rhetoric potentially inciting unrest, while emphasizing their commitment to securing Imran Khan's release.

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi challenged the Supreme Court registrar's refusal to entertain their petitions against the Islamabad High Court's April 30 order in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The couple seeks suspension of their sentences in a corruption case involving £190 million, where they were convicted of receiving funds and land from a real estate firm to settle liabilities instead of adding repatriated funds to the national treasury.

The article discusses the expansion of the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) coercive and surveillance powers in Pakistan, particularly through a new production monitoring system. It critiques the reliance on enhanced enforcement and audit measures for revenue generation, arguing that such approaches are insufficient and that the government has failed to deliver meaningful tax policy reforms.

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi ordered a review of the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, after public and media backlash. The law grants lawmakers lifetime official passports, immunity from preventive detention, and weapon licenses, with critics arguing it expands privileges. The CM stated amendments would be reviewed in the public interest.

The Islamabad High Court granted a final adjournment to Imran Khan's counsel in a £190 million corruption case, warning against further delays. The appeal stems from Imran's January 2025 conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case by an accountability court.

PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Junaid Akbar Khan emphasized that securing Imran Khan's release remains the party's 'ultimate objective' amid criticism of government intransigence. They accused the government of political repression and law and order failures, while highlighting Balochistan's strategic importance and governance issues.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated the party is not engaging in talks with the government and has not decided to boycott upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. He emphasized the need for political solutions to resolve issues and criticized the removal of PTI's election symbol in certain regions.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by Aleema Khan and Mubashara Khawar Maneka, were directed to be numbered after the IHC removed objections from the registrar office, with arguments highlighting precedents and international prison standards.

The Islamabad High Court dismissed contempt petitions by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, allowing the defense two weeks to begin arguments in their appeals against a 2025 conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The court noted that required powers of attorney had been signed, resolving the contempt issue, and set a deadline for the defense to proceed with appeals.

Aleema Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the alleged solitary confinement of her brother, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, describing the conditions as unlawful and inhumane. The petition names prison and accountability officials as respondents and claims Imran Khan has been isolated for 22 hours daily without judicial authorization, citing deteriorating eyesight as part of the inhumane treatment.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear appeals by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi on June 29 regarding their convictions in the £190 million case involving UK NCA funds and Al-Qadir Trust land transfer. The appeals also include contempt petitions over delays in submitting signed powers of attorney, with conflicting claims between the defense and Adiala jail authorities.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed an Rs2.17 trillion budget for FY27, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasizing peace and development. The budget includes increased police funding, allocations for health and education, and projects like the Khyber Institute of Child Health. Afridi criticized the federal government for withholding NFC awards and delaying the Swat dam project.

PTI rejects PM Shehbaz Sharif's claims about the legitimacy of the 2018 elections and calls for a judicially supervised audit of both 2018 and 2024 elections, alleging election tampering via Form-47. The party also accuses the government of financial irregularities in the Benazir Income Support Programme, including Rs25 billion disbursed through suspicious channels.

The PTI party accused the Adiala jail administration of preventing Imran Khan's family and leaders from meeting him despite an Islamabad High Court order allowing twice-weekly visits. The jail administration was also criticized for misleading the court regarding power of attorney documents for Khan and his wife.

PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Secretary General Salman Akram Raja requested a meeting with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala jail, as the Islamabad High Court addressed legal disputes over a power of attorney in a corruption case. The jail administration accused Imran Khan's legal team of misleading the court by not collecting the signed document before a hearing.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi unveiled a Rs2.17 trillion budget for 2026-27, stating that funds for the federal government require approval from PTI founder Imran Khan. The budget includes no new taxes, a 7% raise in salaries and pensions, and property tax exemptions for properties up to 5 marlas. The province projects a Rs48 billion deficit to be covered by savings, not borrowing.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presented a Rs2.17 trillion provincial budget for FY2026-27 with an estimated fiscal deficit of Rs48 billion. The budget was approved by PTI legislators, though its presentation was delayed due to demands for a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. The government pledged to cover the deficit using local resources and rejected loans.

PTI leaders were denied permission to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail despite court-allowed visiting hours. The party criticized the federal government's economic policies and called for reforms to address regional neglect and judicial delays in cases involving Khan and Bushra Bibi.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will present a Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme and targeting Rs182 billion in own-source revenue. The budget includes a 7% pay raise for government workers, no new taxes, and reductions in infrastructure development cess and tax on five-marla houses. Approval of the federal grant is contingent on Imran Khan's assent.

The Islamabad High Court referred a petition by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for provincial budget consultations to the chief justice. The court noted that similar petitions regarding jail meetings with Imran Khan were already pending before a larger bench, and the petitioners argued the consultation was distinct due to its budget-related urgency.

The Supreme Court ordered Adiala jail superintendent and other officials to submit replies within three weeks regarding denial of access to Imran Khan. The court is reviewing a petition challenging the Islamabad High Court's dismissal of a contempt case seeking enforcement of visitation rights for Khan's legal team. The petition argues the high court failed to verify compliance with judicial directives and misapplied prison rules against constitutional rights.

The Islamabad High Court ordered the advocate general to arrange a meeting between Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and their legal counsel within seven days to address appeals against their conviction in the £190 million reference. Imran's counsel cited denied access to the incarcerated former prime minister and lack of a signed power of attorney as obstacles to pursuing the appeals.

The Supreme Court will hear petitions regarding access to PTI founder Imran Khan by his legal team, physicians, and family while he is incarcerated at Adiala jail. Petitions challenge an Islamabad High Court decision dismissing requests for meetings and medical access, with arguments citing legal precedents and concerns about his well-being.

TTAP denied PTI's claim of no prior notice for a 10,000-strong protest outside Adiala jail, asserting PTI leadership was informed. PTI's Shahid Khattak and TTAP's Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai exchanged conflicting accounts about communication regarding the demonstration. The protest was planned for Tuesday, with Aleema Khan confirming coordination with Mahmood Khan Achakzai.

Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, rejects the government's account of his fifth hospitalization for an eye ailment, demanding independent medical treatment. She accuses Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) of questionable claims and highlights violations of court-ordered family visit rights.

Imran Khan was taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for a fifth anti-VEGF intravitreal injection to treat right central retinal vein occlusion. The hospital confirmed he was clinically stable before and after the procedure. Political tensions persist between the government and opposition over his treatment transparency.