Imran Khan
In The Papers
Controversial or creative? Chef gets lobsters high before boiling them so they don't suffer
IN THE PAPERS - Thursday, Sept. 20: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan heads to Saudi Arabia and the Emirates for his first official visit. Also, has China's most famous actress Fan…
Pakistan's Khan pledges citizenship for Afghan refugees
Pakistan's new premier Imran Khan has vowed to give citizenship to some Afghan refugees and Bengali immigrants, officials confirmed Monday, granting rights to many who have lived…
Pakistan cricket star Imran Khan sworn in as PM
Imran Khan was catapulted to global fame as a World Cup cricket champion, but the man known in the West as a celebrity playboy has become prime minister of Pakistan as a…
Imran Khan claims victory as vote counting continues
Pakistan's cricket star turned politician Imran Khan declared victory Thursday for his party in the country's general elections, promising a "new" Pakistan following a vote that…
Business Daily
Pakistan could seek fresh IMF bailout
Finance officials in Pakistan are said to be preparing a plan for the new Prime Minister, Imran Khan, to seek a fresh bailout from the International Monetary Fund. The man tipped…
Pakistan's main parties reject victory of Imran Khan
Pakistan's main parties rejected the outcome of elections won by cricket star Imran Khan and announced protests demanding new polls Friday, after the pivotal vote was criticised…
The World This Week
Will the Benalla Affair taint Macron?
The World This Week looks at the story that has kept France awake during the heat wave: The Benalla Affair. How does the bodyguard of the President end up donning riot police…
Pakistan election: Rival parties allege fraud, vote rigging
FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah has the latest on the vote count from Pakistan's general election, which former cricketer Imran Khan claims he has won.
Pakistan vote result delayed as Khan opponents cry foul
Pakistani authorities said on Thursday full results of a general election would be delayed as cricket hero-turned-politician Imran Khan led in a partial count that opponents said…
Pakistanis vote amid violence, claims of 'silent coup'
Pakistani voters cast ballots amid tight security Wednesday as an Islamic State group attack killed at least 30 people near a polling centre in Quetta and following an election…
The Debate
Pakistan votes: Can a new prime minister solve the nation's problems?
Pakistan votes amid violence and intimidation from terrorists. People have been to polling centres to cast their votes in a general election today. A new prime minister will be…
Focus
Imran Khan vs Shabaz Sharif: Pakistan's tight election race
This Wednesday, Pakistanis went to the polls to elect a new parliament, this as the IS group claimed responsibility for a bombing that killed dozens of people near a polling…