Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday (May 30) that he decided to call off 'Azadi March' last week to prevent 'bloodshed'. The Shehbaz Sharif-led government would have been the ultimate beneficiary of any ensuing chaos and violence, the Dawn newspaper quoted the PTI chairman as saying.

Called off Azadi March to prevent 'bloodshed', says Imran Khan

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says that he has called off protests to stop the bloodshed. He has also blamed the current Pakistan government for chaos.

'Protests called off to stop bloodshed': Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Reports suggest that ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has requested real estate tycoon Malik Riaz to mediate between between him and Pakistan Peoples Party Court chairman Asif Ali Zardari. In an audio excerpt, Riaz was heard conveying Khan's message to Zardari where Khan had requested the tycoon to play mediator between him and the opposing parties for possible reconciliation

Pakistan Political crisis: Zardari rejects PTI Chief Imran Khan's calls for reconciliation

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N and opposition PTI have agreed to open talks. After months of political turmoil and protests, the two sides have finally agreed to sit across the table and discuss the way forward.

Pakistan: Ruling and opposition parties to hold talks; will there be a political overhaul?

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, blamed former prime minister Imran Khan for country's economic woes including mounting loans and inflation. This was Sharif's first address to the nation after he took prime ministerial office on April 11.

Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for Pakistan's economic problems in first public speech

A press conference hosted by Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan witnessed some heated moments after a journalist raised questions about governance and on his supporters allegedly abusing the Army general, prompting the cricketer-turned-politician to storm out of the event.

Watch: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan storms out after being irked by journalist’s questions

Ousted PM Imran Khan has said that he called off the Freedom March to avert bloodshed. The PTI chief made the comments while addressing a press conference in Peshawar and has warned that he will take to the streets if elections are not held soon.

'There would have been bloodshed,' Imran Khan states his reason for calling off Freedom March

Pakistan has officially descended into civil war. PTI supporters ran riot in Islamabad on Wednesday. They torched vehicles & set trees on fire. Imran Khan has now set a 6-day deadline for Shehbaz Sharif. Where are things headed? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan descends into civil war

Police detain Imran Khan supporters demanding fresh elections in Pakistan

As former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan led an anti-government rally to Islamabad on Wednesday demanding fresh elections, police used tear gas and batons and detained hundreds of PTI protesters in a bid to disrupt the march.

Pakistan: Heavy violence during Imran Khan’s freedom march, police fire tear gas at PTI supporters

PTI Chairman and ousted prime minister Imran Khan entered Islamabad in the early hours of Thursday and marched towards D-Chowk. Police resorted to firing tear gas and baton charges on Wednesday and detained hundreds of PTI protesters in a bid to disrupt the march.

Pakistan: PTI chief Imran khan's caravan headed towards D-chowk

Imran Khan has called off his most anticipated long march, giving a six-day ultimatum to government to dissolve assemblies and announce fresh elections.

Imran Khan: Dissolve assemblies and announce fresh elections in the month of June

All major roads leading to the capital Islamabad have been blocked by the authorities on Wednesday, after ousted prime minister Imran Khan made a rallying call for march to the city centre in a bid to force early elections and bring down the current government.

Islamabad city turns into fortress ahead of ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s protest

Pakistan: Imran khan's caravan headed towards D-chowk

Pakistan, a neighbouring country of India, is experiencing a civil war-like situation. Imran Khan's campaign against the Shahbaz government is going strong. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Azadi March has arrived in Islamabad, demanding new elections.

Watch | Pakistan: Army called in Islamabad as Imran Khan supporters turn violent

After months of instability and a regime change, the political crisis is showing no signs of easing. The ousted Prime Minister of the country Imran Khan has emerged as a big headache for the ruling Shehbaz Sharif government.

Freedom March in Pakistan: Why did Imran Khan abort his battle for power?

As former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan led an anti-government rally to Islamabad on Wednesday demanding fresh elections, police used tear gas and batons and detained hundreds of his protesters in a bid to disrupt the march.

Heavy violence during Imran Khan’s freedom march, police fire tear gas at PTI supporters

Tensions are running high in Pakistan, the PTI chairman and former Pakistan PM Imran khan is carrying out his freedom march towards the capital city of Islamabad despite the government's ban on protests.

Islamabad braces for political showdown, ousted PM leads march despite Shehbaz govt's ban

Pakistan's former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan plans to carry on with the party’s long march towards Islamabad despite the government’s decision to ban it. WION's correspondent Anas Mallick brings in more exclusive report.

Pakistan Political Crisis: Imran leads mega rally against coalition government

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called off his most anticipated long march, giving a six-day ultimatum to government to dissolve assemblies and announce fresh elections.

Imran calls off long march for now, gives 6-day ultimatum to Shehbaz Sharif govt

The battle between Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chief Imran Khan has reignited. The last political fight ended with Imran Khan's ouster and the outcome of this one remains to be seen as Pakistan is inching towards a political turmoil again.

Pakistan Political Turmoil: Shehbaz Sharif versus Imran Khan again

Imran Khan's long march to Islamabad begins despite bans

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has vowed to defy a government ban on his planned march to Islamabad. Khan has urged his supporters to take to the streets as planned.

Pakistan's ousted PM Imran Khan vows to defy government ban on protest

Pakistan's former prime minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan plans to carry on with the party’s long march towards Islamabad despite the government’s decision to ban it.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran khan to lead the long march in Islamabad despite ban

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