The Pakistan Army suspects an 'inside hand' in the violence that ensued after Imran Khan's arrest. Were top ISI officials behind the mobs? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Did ISI officials help Imran Khan supporters attack state facilities?

Not for the first time has Pakistan been convulsed by a paroxysm of protests, that has brought the country to a complete standstill. Pakistan's history is replete with episodes of political violence. Of leaders being assassinated even when they are in office. Of leaders facing a political witch hunt once they have been shunted out of office. When Imran khan eventually secured bail, he dubbed his country had been reduced to a banana republic. But the larger question is this: In this entire fiasco, the Pakistani army which has been caught on the wrong foot has been exposed as trying to bring about the political downfall of a popular leader. So how does the Pakistani army now dig itself out of the hole, it has jumped into? Mohammed Saleh gets you the details

Imran Khan calls Pakistan a 'banana republic' as govt cracks down on protests

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI Chief Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that the police have surrounded his house and that he could be arrested any moment.

Is Imran Khan instigating anti-army sentiments?

Fresh trouble for former Pak PM | Police has surrounded my house: Imran Khan

The National Accountability Bureau of Pakistan has summoned Bushra Bibi wife of former Premiere and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan. This is in connection with the Al-Qadir trust case. A three-member team of the Anti-Graft body had delivered summons at former PM Imran Khan's Zamabak residence directing her to make an appearance today.

Bushra Bibi to be questioned in Al-Qadir trust case

When Pakistan Army led by General Ayub Khan staged country's first successful coup d'état in 1958, Punjabi poet Ustad Daman mocked it saying, "Mere mulk diyan maujan hi maujan, jidhar dekho faujan hi faujan [My country is having so much fun; there is army till as far as the eye can see].

To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has blamed the "agencies men" for arson and shooting in some areas during the May 9 violent protests, which were triggered following his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case. His statement comes shortly after the military's top brass vowed to try protesters and their abettors under relevant laws, including the Pakistan Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.

Imran Khan accuses 'agencies men' for arson and shooting during May 9 mayhem

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea against his arrest in any case registered on or after May 9, when he was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Lahore High Court reserves verdict on Imran Khan's plea

Imran Khan says 1000s of PTI workers have been arrested, as a part of government's plans to ban the party. Pakistan's defence minister said there are no such plans & slammed the ex-pm for not condemning the incidents of May 9.

Pakistan political crisis: Imran Khan out on a two-week bail over al-Qadir Trust Case | WION

Pakistan is undergoing major turmoil as former prime minister Imran Khan has opened up a front against the government and the Pakistani Army after he was arrested from the Islamabad High Court last week.

White House refuses to comment on Imran Khan's arrest, says Pakistanis have right to protest

The current crisis, in particular the reaction to Imran Khan's arrest, is a result of Pakistan's complicated civil-military relations, which have included coups and military influence over Pakistani politics. WION decodes Pakistani military's influence in politics.

Decoding Pakistani military's influence in politics

Responding to a call by Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan for a nationwide "freedom" protest on Sunday (May 14), his supporters took to the streets across the country.

Imran Khan's 'freedom' protest call fails to rally crowds. Underwhelming support in streets of Pakistan

Thousands of Pakistani government supporters converged on the country's Supreme Court on Monday, in a rare challenge to the nation's judiciary. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of the chief justice over ordering the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pro-govt protesters accuse Pakistan Chief Justice of bias

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday reached the Lahore High Court to seek bail in the cases registered against him for torching the house of the Corps Commander and other incidents of violence erupted after his arrest last week.

Pakistan: Imran Khan reaches Lahore High Court to seek bail

Pakistan’s political climate has been volatile for a while now. A special bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday (May 12) granted bail to former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan for two weeks in all ongoing cases.

It’s the economy, stupid: The Imran Khan drama, other political rows are holding Pak’s dire finances hostage

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was granted two-week bail by the Islamabad High Court a few days after his detention on corruption-related accusations by an anti-graft organisation. Imran Khan's immediate release was ordered by the Supreme Court on Thursday, which deemed his arrest to be "unlawful" and "illegal."

Pakistan: Imran Khan attacks Army Chief, says 'no rule of law in Pakistan' | WION Pulse

72 hours after being arrested, Imran Khan has been granted bail. During his court appearance, he also made a direct attack against the Pak Army chief, saying one man runs everything in the country. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's direct attack against Pak Army Chief

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Pakistan's former prime minister and PTI Chief Imran Khan got a reprieve on Thursday as the Supreme Court ruled his arrest in a corruption case was unlawful and ordered his release.

Imran Khan's supporters celebrate Pakistan Supreme Court's order  | WION Speed News

As Pakistan descends into anarchy, Indian troops along the border have been put on alert. They've been asked to prepare for any untoward incident. Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Anarchy in Pakistan, India on alert

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that there is no rule of law in Pakistan and that it is being run by only one man — the Army chief. The former prime minister also said that he is worried that his opponents will have him arrested once again.

Imran Khan slams Pakistan army chief, says nation ‘being run by only one man’

Pakistan's former Prime Minister and PTI Chief Imran Khan, who spent 48 hours in the custody of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after a dramatic arrest on Tuesday, got a relief from the Supreme Court on Thursday. Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of Imran Khan and termed his arrest as 'unlawful' and 'illegal'.

Pak SC says Imran Khan's arrest in 'unlawful', orders his release

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has labelled the "relief" provided to his predecessor Imran Khan by the courts as "double standards" in corruption cases and termed him a 'laadla' of courts.

PM Sharif: Courts' relief to ‘laadla’ Imran exposes ‘double standards’, led to death of justice in Pak

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was granted two-week bail by the Islamabad High Court a few days after his detention on corruption-related accusations by an anti-graft organisation. Imran Khan's immediate release was ordered by the Supreme Court on Thursday, which deemed his arrest to be "unlawful" and "illegal." Khan's arrest sparked widespread protests across Pakistan, and as his fans went on the rampage and looted and destroyed government facilities, the police tightened their prohibitory orders. Following nearly 2,000 arrests and at least eight fatalities, the administration enlisted the army to assist in bringing the situation back under control.