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IMRAN KHAN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 31, 2023
Bedlam in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pakistan's political unrest, coupled with the Afghan Taliban regime's support for terrorists, has grave implications for international security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 27, 2023
Pakistan establishment closes ranks in crackdown on Imran Khan
With military courts, intimidation of the press and mass arrests, Pakistan's rulers are seeking to destroy former Prime Minister Imran Khan's support ahead of elections, analysts say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2023
Uncertainty in Pakistan as military faces unprecedented challenge to authority
The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier this month led to violent nationwide protests, including attacks on military buildings and on the homes of senior officers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2023
Hopes dim for extension of IMF relief amid Pakistan’s deepening political crisis
Foreign exchange reserves in the South Asian country, currently at $4.457 billion, cover barely a month's worth of imports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2023
Protests erupt across Pakistan after arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
The arrest came hours after the military rebuked the former international cricketer for alleging that a senior officer was involved in a plot to kill him.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023
Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan arrested as aides call for nationwide protest
Khan, a former cricket star, was apparently detained in connection with a corruption investigation involving a plot of land.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2023
How Imran Khan’s poll demand sparked a new Pakistan crisis
The bid for snap elections only adds to a raft of problems that have plagued the South Asian nation since Khan was ousted from power a year ago.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 5, 2023
Pakistan police attempt to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan
A Pakistani court issued an arrest warrant after former Prime Minister Imran Khan failed to appear before the court in a corruption case on Feb. 28.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 6, 2022
Pakistan in 'perilous situation' after attempted assassination of Imran Khan
Escaping with bullet wounds to his legs, the former leader has accused a senior intelligence officer of trying to have him killed and blame it on 'a religious fanatic.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2022
Pakistan won’t quickly recover from Imran Khan’s shooting
The attack on the former prime minister is likely to put any political equilibrium out of reach for years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2022
Ex-PM Imran Khan recovering in Pakistan hospital after assassination attempt
The attack on his convoy killed one man and wounded at least 10 others, significantly raising the stakes in a political crisis gripping the country since Khan's ousting in April.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022
Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in shin in what aides call assassination attempt
Khan was six days into a protest procession bound for Islamabad, standing and waving to thousands of cheering supporters from the roof of a container truck, when the shots rang out.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2022
Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to face contempt case, Pakistan court says
Khan says his remarks against the judge who denied bail to his aide were unintentional, but held back from offering an unconditional apology.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 25, 2022
Imran Khan’s street politics sets up showdown with Pakistan army
Since his ouster in a no-confidence vote in April, Khan has sought to rally his supporters to hit the streets and push for a fresh national vote.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022
Pakistan weighs case against Imran Khan over speech, reports say
A report, which was registered under Pakistan's anti-terrorism act, said that Khan 'terrorized and threatened top police officials” and a female judge during the speech, media said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 21, 2022
Pakistan media watchdog bans live telecast of former PM Khan's speeches
Imran Khan remains highly popular among the country's youth and his speeches draw top ratings on television, with highlights trending on Pakistan's social media.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 12, 2022
Derided by Imran Khan as U.S. puppet, new Pakistan prime minister bets on centrism
Sharif's ability to reset Pakistan's foreign policy will be much harder after Khan accused the U.S. of pushing for his ouster, stoking anti-Americanism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 11, 2022
Pakistan to vote in new leader as ousted PM Imran Khan rallies supporters
A united opposition bloc cobbled together 174 lawmakers to vote against Khan — two more than required to remove him from office — after midnight on Sunday in Islamabad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 4, 2022
What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions have created huge uncertainty in Islamabad, fueling anger among the opposition and deepening the country's political crisis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 22, 2021
Secret India-Pakistan peace roadmap brokered by top UAE royals
About 24 hours after military chiefs from India and Pakistan surprised the world last month with a rare joint commitment to respect a 2003 ceasefire agreement, the top diplomat of the United Arab Emirates popped over to New Delhi for a quick one-day visit.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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