Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Imran Khan will receive no relief if PTI attempts to pressure the government through a long march, accusing the party of political blackmail and alleged links with the TTP.
Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a “final warning” to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace.
Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert.
Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.
Iran has threatened to block what it calls “illegal” traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it retains full control of the passage despite US claims to the contrary.
A four-member medical board assessed Imran Khan’s anxiety at “three-plus” during an August 10 check-up at Adiala Jail and recommended a daily one-hour walk, greater family access and recreational activities.