Imran Khan

Supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan throw stones toward police during a protest against the arrest of Khan, in Karachi, Pakistan, May 9, 2023.

A shaky political situation in Pakistan could get worse with arrest of former PM Imran Khan

Paramilitary troops arrested former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during a court appearance on Tuesday, sparking protests and complicating an already-fragile political situation in the country.

A shaky political situation in Pakistan could get worse with arrest of former PM Imran Khan
Jordan's King Abdullah II is shown speaking behind a microphone and wearing a dark suit.

‘Pandora Papers’ expose hidden wealth of global elite

‘Pandora Papers’ expose hidden wealth of global elite
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is shown sitting and listening while wearing a dark suit and red tie.

Leaked 'Pandora' records show how the powerful shield assets

Leaked 'Pandora' records show how the powerful shield assets
A security officer is seen perched through a vehicle's sun roof as electoral workers stand in line along a wall in Karachi, Pakistan.

Suicide bomber kills dozens as Pakistanis vote in cliffhanger election

Suicide bomber kills dozens as Pakistanis vote in cliffhanger election

In Pakistan, no one admits to being a Burger

In Pakistan, no one admits to being a Burger

Pakistan's Election Symbols

When Pakistan goes to the polls, their ballots will not have the names of any contesting parties on them. Using symbols on ballots has been standard procedure in Pakistani elections for decades, because over 40 percent of adult Pakistanis are illiterate.

Pakistan's Election Symbols

"Taliban" Khan in Trouble over Girl Shooting

The popular Pakistani politician, and former world-class cricketer, Imran Khan, has criticized the attempted killing of Malala Yousufzai. But he won't pin the blame on the Taliban, and says the insurgency in Afghanistan is justified under Islamic law.

"Taliban" Khan in Trouble over Girl Shooting

Pakistani politician calls on U.S. to ban blasphemy

In the wake of the video "Innocence of Muslims," protests have swept the Muslim world. While Pakistan came late to the protests, the country's Muslims and political leaders are calling on the U.S. to make such blasphemy illegal.

Pakistani politician calls on U.S. to ban blasphemy
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Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest

Tensions are boiling in Pakistan over the anti-Islam video that's sparked protests in many Muslim nations. In Pakistan, the government has responded to the protests there by declaring tomorrow a national holiday, called "Day for the Love of the Prophet."

Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest

Pakistani cricket star surging to political power

Pakistan's Imran Khan has been trying to push his sports stardom into political power for more than a decade, with little success. Recently, however, he seemed to make some headway among the urban, educated population.

Pakistani cricket star surging to political power

The Growing Clout of Pakistani Sports-Star Turned Politician Imran Khan

Pakistani sports-star turned politician Imran Khan held a massive rally Sunday in the city of Karachi. It's the second time in the past two months that Khan has attracted this kind of crowd.

The Growing Clout of Pakistani Sports-Star Turned Politician Imran Khan

Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan

A report by an international think-tank says says NATO and the U.S. are in genuine danger of losing Afghanistan.

Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan