Pakistan political crisis
UN Expert Condemns Imran Khan's Prison Conditions: Potential Human Rights Violations in Pakistan's Political Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 10:23 am CST
A UN human rights expert has warned Pakistan that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions may constitute torture, citing prolonged solitary confinement, poor cell conditions, and inadequate medical care. The 72-year-old political figure has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023, raising international concerns about human rights standards amid Pakistan's ongoing political turmoil.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: Opposition Protests as Asim Munir Set to Become First Chief of Defence Forces
Nov 09, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Pakistan faces political turmoil as opposition parties plan nationwide protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment that would create a new Chief of Defence Forces position for current army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, restructure the military hierarchy, and establish a Federal Constitutional Court, raising concerns about constitutional balance and democratic institutions.
Imran Khan's Fierce Criticism of Pakistan Army Chief: Accusations of Tyranny and Mental Instability
Nov 06, 2025 01:47 am CST
From prison, former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has launched a blistering attack on Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him "the most oppressive dictator in Pakistan's history" and "mentally unstable." Khan alleges unprecedented tyranny under Munir's rule, citing violent incidents against his party members and claiming psychological torture of his wife Bushra Bibi. The 73-year-old PTI founder rejects dialogue with what he terms a "puppet government" and military establishment.