Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party
The raids in Islamabad come after major protests in the capital calling for Khan’s release from jail.
Asian news from city Islamabad
Afghanistan’s Norway embassy is closing this week, a statement from the mission says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Norway embassy is closing, the country’s second diplomatic mission to announce closure this week.
Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party arrested in Pakistan after being accused of inciting violence
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested Monday several top leaders from former imprisoned Prime Minister Imran Khan’s opposition party, a day after some people clashed with the police a mile from a protest calling for his release.
The Taliban’s repression of women in Afghanistan is outrageous, the UN rights chief says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban’s repressive control over women and girls in Afghanistan is unparalleled and will jeopardize the country’s future, the U.N. rights chief warned Monday.
Video: Thousands protest in Pakistan to call for ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
Thousands of people have rallied in the streets of Islamabad to call for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in jail since August 2023 on what his party calls politically motivated charges.
