Coverage dated August 21, 2022

Pakistan's Ex-PM Faces Terrorism Charges as He Seeks Return to Office

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Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as the ex-premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.

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NBC Los Angeles
Pakistan's Ex-PM Faces Terrorism Charges as He Seeks Return to Office (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as the ex-premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.
Local News 8
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan investigated by police under anti-terror law (opens Local News 8)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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By Sophia Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN Pakistani authorities are investigating whether former prime minister Imran Khan violated anti-terror laws and have banned him from speaking live on television, in moves likely to inflame tensions between Khan, who maintains mass popular support, and the coalition…
Wyoming Public Media
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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The terrorism charges come over a speech Khan gave in Islamabad in which he vowed to sue police officers and a female judge and alleged that a close aide had been tortured after his arrest
Winchester Star
Police file terrorism charge against Pakistan's Imran Khan (opens Winchester Star)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as he holds mass rallies seeking to return to office. The terrorism
CBS News
Pakistan police file terrorism charges against former leader Imran Khan (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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The move escalates political tensions in Pakistan as the ousted former prime minister holds rallies seeking to return to office.
Washington Examiner
Pakistan's Imran Khan charged under anti-terrorism act for alleged threats (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Imran Khan, Pakistan’s recently deposed prime minister, was charged under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act on Sunday for alleged threats he made against law enforcement and judicial institutions.
Washington Times
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan’s Imran Khan (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country as the ousted premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.
Winchester Star
Pakistan police file terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in nation (opens Winchester Star)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Pakistan police file terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in nation.
Forbes
Pakistan's Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan Hit With Terrorism Charges As He Warns Of Sri Lanka-Style Revolution (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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In a fiery speech on Saturday, Khan allegedly threatened a senior police official and a female judge following the arrest of a close aide.
Deutsche Welle
Pakistan: Police file terrorism charges against Imran Khan | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Hundreds of people showed up outside the former prime minister's hilltop mansion in Islamabad vowing to block his arrest. The charges against Khan relate to comments he made in an address on Saturday.
Greensboro News & Record
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT (opens Greensboro News & Record)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran Khan
Al Jazeera
Pakistan police charge ex-PM Imran Khan under ‘anti-terror’ law (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Khan could face several years in jail for the new charges, which accuse him of threatening police officers and a judge.
NBC News
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Khan’s political party published online videos showing supporters surrounding his home to potentially stop police from reaching it.
France 24
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Khan, intensifying political tensions (opens France 24)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country as he holds mass rallies seeking to return…
The Guardian
Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan charged under anti-terror law (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 21, 2022
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Khan is reportedly accused of making threats to the country’s judiciary and police force
Los Angeles Times
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan charged with terrorism (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 21, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The terrorism charges against the former premier and cricket star escalate political tensions as he holds mass rallies in a bid to return to office.

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