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<p>Jemima Goldsmith, the first wife of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said her apartment in London was subject to a break-in attempt. The incident occurred in the middle of the night as the perpetrators remain on the run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Goldsmith took to Twitter to share images of the men who had reportedly stormed into her place and sought help from netizens in their identification. "If you can identify them, then please let me know," she tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Pakistani media, Goldsmith stated that she called the police at night, immediately after the attempted break-in. The Scotland Yard reached her central London property and a case has been registered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you can identify them, then please let me know…. <a href="https://t.co/sHk6BtIND7">pic.twitter.com/sHk6BtIND7</a></p>
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jemima_Khan/status/1640738974137286658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>“And then these two guys captured on camera trespassing a few weeks later in the day,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;journalist and filmmaker said she was not sure if they were the same men who attempted to ransack her place in the night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, a British-Pakistani taxi driver was accused of stalking Goldsmith and he picked her up from a club and dropped her home. After Goldsmith got a restraining order against&nbsp;him, the driver named Hassan Mahmood was found in its breach&nbsp;last year, having once again texted the 49-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jemima and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan had met when the former was only 21 years old. They fell in love instantly and Goldsmith decided to follow Khan, all the way to Pakistan to support his political dreams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She stood by Khan's side and saw the inception of PTI as well as Khan's election win to the&nbsp;Mianwali seat in the 2002 general elections. She even learnt Urdu and was spotted canvassing for her husband numerous times.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khans-first-wife-jemima-goldsmith-recounts-life-in-pak-as-protest-gets-planned-outside-her-london-home-471319"><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;Imran Khan’s first wife Jemima Goldsmith recounts life in Pak as protest gets planned outside her London home</strong></a></p>

<p>However, the relationship came to an end after nine years. The couple had two children. After the divorce, she left Pakistan and settled in London. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I left Pakistan in 2004 after a decade of anti-semitic attacks by the media and&nbsp;politicians (and weekly death threats, protests outside my house). But still it continues."</p>

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Jemima Goldsmith, the first wife of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said her apartment in London was subject to a break-in attempt. The incident occurred in the middle of the night as the perpetrators remain on the run.

Jemima Goldsmith, the first wife of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said her apartment in London was subject to a break-in attempt. The incident occurred in the middle of the night as the perpetrators remain on the run. Goldsmith took to Twitter to share images of the men who had reportedly stormed into her place and sought help from netizens in their identification. "If you can identify them, then please let me know," she tweeted. Speaking to Pakistani media, Goldsmith stated that she called the police at night, immediately after the attempted break-in. The Scotland Yard reached her central London property and a case has been registered. If you can identify them, then please let me know…. pic.twitter.com/sHk6BtIND7 — Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) March 28, 2023 × “And then these two guys captured on camera trespassing a few weeks later in the day,” she added. The journalist and filmmaker said she was not sure if they were the same men who attempted to ransack her place in the night. Earlier, a British-Pakistani taxi driver was accused of stalking Goldsmith and he picked her up from a club and dropped her home. After Goldsmith got a restraining order against him, the driver named Hassan Mahmood was found in its breach last year, having once again texted the 49-year-old. WATCH | Imran Khan urges international community to recognise Taliban | WION Dispatch × Jemima and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan had met when the former was only 21 years old. They fell in love instantly and Goldsmith decided to follow Khan, all the way to Pakistan to support his political dreams. She stood by Khan's side and saw the inception of PTI as well as Khan's election win to the Mianwali seat in the 2002 general elections. She even learnt Urdu and was spotted canvassing for her husband numerous times. ALSO READ | Imran Khan’s first wife Jemima Goldsmith recounts life in Pak as protest gets planned outside her London home However, the relationship came to an end after nine years. The couple had two children. After the divorce, she left Pakistan and settled in London. "I left Pakistan in 2004 after a decade of anti-semitic attacks by the media and politicians (and weekly death threats, protests outside my house). But still it continues." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith says unidentified men tried breaking into her London home

<p>Cinema, at large, has evidently moved away from feel-good rom-com. Sure, there are a few made and strategically released during Valentine's Day each year, but the number has lessened. I have always craved a good, wholesome love story on the big screen and Shekhar Kapur's new film What's Love got to do with it? is just the perfect film for a hungry soul. It envelops you with its earnest story, it makes you love and laugh with the characters and puts things in perspective. Comprising of a multi-cultural cast and set in a multi-cultural Britain, <em>What's Love Got To Do With It?</em> puts a smile on your face from the first frame itself.&nbsp;<br />
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The Khans, originally from Pakistan, have been settled in Britain for many years and have opened up to British cultures in many ways. They even open up their home to British neighbours for all important family events. Yet cross-cultural relationships and marriages are shunned.&nbsp;<br />
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The elder son of the family Kazim aka Kaz (Shazad Latif), a doctor, has been raised as a Britisher but knows he can't ever cross the line and marry out of his community. He smokes and drinks on the sly and is best friends with next-door neighbour, documentary filmmaker Zoe (Lily James).<br />
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He agrees to go in for an arranged marriage- or as he explains to Zoe- assisted marriage to keep his parents happy. While Zoe is alarmed by the idea, she eventually decides to make his journey of finding a suitable match and settling down as her new subject for a film.&nbsp;<br />
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Kaz's parents Aisha (Shabana Azmi) and Zahid (Jeff Mirza), who have themselves had an arranged marriage, find a suitable match for him- a 22-year law student from Lahore called Maymouna (Sajal Aly). Kaz and Maymouna agree to marry almost instantly- within a few meets over skype and facetime- a fact that Zoe takes time to digest. She herself has a bad streak when it comes to finding a perfect partner. Mostly relying on one-night stands and quick dates, Zoe's love life is far from ideal- much to the dismay of her mother Cath (Emma Thompson), who is Aisha's best friend.&nbsp;<br />
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As Kaz announces his engagement, Zoe and Cath travel to Pakistan with the Khan family for the wedding. But Zoe keeps questioning Kaz's decision of hastening the process only to be told that he cannot go against his family and that love will find its way into the marriage.&nbsp;<br />
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Written by Jemima Khan, the former wife of Imran Khan, the film beautifully depicts the cultural differences of two distinct communities. It also gives a realistic view of the Pakistani youth, who want to keep a balance between tradition and modernity. They may want to smoke a 'J' at the mehendi but only after following rituals and post the exit of the elders from the party. The city of Lahore to strikes a balance- between popular upbeat Bollywood numbers and traditional, mystical <em>kawalis</em> (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in a cameo) in night bazaars- the city is able to break a few myths about it for both Kaz and the viewers.&nbsp;<br />
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Ably written, Kapur film never goes overboard harping about the importance of love. It is the primary emotion of the narrative for sure, but it never feels forced or dramatic- much like the narrative which is free-flowing and simple. The story also never takes sides or completely dismisses the arranged marriage set-up which is a widely common practice in every other household in South-Asian countries.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The actors are well-cast. Shabana Azmi delivers a credible performance like always. Emma Thompson is a scene stealer with her witty, goofball act. Sajal Aly delivers a restraint performance and looks breathtaking. The leads- Lily James and Shazad Latif also deliver credible, earnest performances as two individuals who have for long hidden their true feelings and instead focussed on what's right.&nbsp;<br />
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What's Love Got To Do With It? takes a bit of time to establish the plot but you find yourself eventually warming up to its simple and heartwarming story. It's a no-frills, slightly predictable but effective take on an emotion that is commonly talked about- love and presents a very realistic picture of how, ultimately, it is all that one needs.&nbsp;</p>

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Cinema, at large, has evidently moved away from feel-good rom-com. Sure, there are a few made and strategically released during Valentine's Day each year, but the number has lessened.

Cinema, at large, has evidently moved away from feel-good rom-com. Sure, there are a few made and strategically released during Valentine's Day each year, but the number has lessened. I have always craved a good, wholesome love story on the big screen and Shekhar Kapur's new film What's Love got to do with it? is just the perfect film for a hungry soul. It envelops you with its earnest story, it makes you love and laugh with the characters and puts things in perspective. Comprising of a multi-cultural cast and set in a multi-cultural Britain, What's Love Got To Do With It? puts a smile on your face from the first frame itself. The Khans, originally from Pakistan, have been settled in Britain for many years and have opened up to British cultures in many ways. They even open up their home to British neighbours for all important family events. Yet cross-cultural relationships and marriages are shunned. The elder son of the family Kazim aka Kaz (Shazad Latif), a doctor, has been raised as a Britisher but knows he can't ever cross the line and marry out of his community. He smokes and drinks on the sly and is best friends with next-door neighbour, documentary filmmaker Zoe (Lily James). He agrees to go in for an arranged marriage- or as he explains to Zoe- assisted marriage to keep his parents happy. While Zoe is alarmed by the idea, she eventually decides to make his journey of finding a suitable match and settling down as her new subject for a film. Kaz's parents Aisha (Shabana Azmi) and Zahid (Jeff Mirza), who have themselves had an arranged marriage, find a suitable match for him- a 22-year law student from Lahore called Maymouna (Sajal Aly). Kaz and Maymouna agree to marry almost instantly- within a few meets over skype and facetime- a fact that Zoe takes time to digest. She herself has a bad streak when it comes to finding a perfect partner. Mostly relying on one-night stands and quick dates, Zoe's love life is far from ideal- much to the dismay of her mother Cath (Emma Thompson), who is Aisha's best friend. As Kaz announces his engagement, Zoe and Cath travel to Pakistan with the Khan family for the wedding. But Zoe keeps questioning Kaz's decision of hastening the process only to be told that he cannot go against his family and that love will find its way into the marriage. Written by Jemima Khan, the former wife of Imran Khan, the film beautifully depicts the cultural differences of two distinct communities. It also gives a realistic view of the Pakistani youth, who want to keep a balance between tradition and modernity. They may want to smoke a 'J' at the mehendi but only after following rituals and post the exit of the elders from the party. The city of Lahore to strikes a balance- between popular upbeat Bollywood numbers and traditional, mystical kawalis (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in a cameo) in night bazaars- the city is able to break a few myths about it for both Kaz and the viewers. Ably written, Kapur film never goes overboard harping about the importance of love. It is the primary emotion of the narrative for sure, but it never feels forced or dramatic- much like the narrative which is free-flowing and simple. The story also never takes sides or completely dismisses the arranged marriage set-up which is a widely common practice in every other household in South-Asian countries. The actors are well-cast. Shabana Azmi delivers a credible performance like always. Emma Thompson is a scene stealer with her witty, goofball act. Sajal Aly delivers a restraint performance and looks breathtaking. The leads- Lily James and Shazad Latif also deliver credible, earnest performances as two individuals who have for long hidden their true feelings and instead focussed on what's right. What's Love Got To Do With It? takes a bit of time to establish the plot but you find yourself eventually warming up to its simple and heartwarming story. It's a no-frills, slightly predictable but effective take on an emotion that is commonly talked about- love and presents a very realistic picture of how, ultimately, it is all that one needs.

'What's Love Got To Do With It?' review: Shekhar Kapur's take on love warms your heart

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's former wife Jemima Goldsmith posted a typical Lollywood movie-style poster on social media which depicted Khan's current wife a magician.</p>

<p>The image which has now been deleted was posted on Twitter with a caption, "Who doesn't love a Lollywood poster".</p>

<p>"Spotted today by a friend in Lahore," she also wrote.</p>

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<p>"PS no disrespect intended. Like most of you, I just found it funny. (Plus I am a genuine fan of Pakistani film posters, street art and truck art)," wrote Jemima Khan in the following tweet.</p>

<p>The tweet received mixed reactions from netizens as some laughed with the Jemima; some considered it demeaning.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You are so witty <a href="https://twitter.com/Jemima_Khan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jemima_Khan</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> will be like ... <a href="https://t.co/UjuAAfY7Jv">pic.twitter.com/UjuAAfY7Jv</a></p>
— Abdul Wahab (@MightyShahpar) <a href="https://twitter.com/MightyShahpar/status/1229621325070831618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some tweets go down in history as once-in-a-lifetime-moment.<br />
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Never has anyone seen before a former wife of a sitting prime minister jabbing his current (lawful?) wife online.<br />
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Btw <a href="https://twitter.com/Jemima_Khan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jemima_Khan</a> there was nothing lollywood about this poster - it's purely a Bani Galawood thingi! <a href="https://t.co/98yK1YDPVO">https://t.co/98yK1YDPVO</a> <a href="https://t.co/4oBmgngGPo">pic.twitter.com/4oBmgngGPo</a></p>
— Mona S. 🇵🇰 🇱🇾 (@ISpeakHenceIAm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISpeakHenceIAm/status/1230082553383653376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— BibliovertAfridi (@LadyBibliovert) <a href="https://twitter.com/LadyBibliovert/status/1229525938141974528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Jemima and Imran had gotten married in Paris in 1995. They were married for nine years and had two sons together before divorcing in 2004.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's former wife Jemima Goldsmith posted a typical Lollywood movie-style poster on social media which depicted Khan's current wife a magician.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's former wife Jemima Goldsmith posted a typical Lollywood movie-style poster on social media which depicted Khan's current wife a magician. The image which has now been deleted was posted on Twitter with a caption, "Who doesn't love a Lollywood poster". "Spotted today by a friend in Lahore," she also wrote. "PS no disrespect intended. Like most of you, I just found it funny. (Plus I am a genuine fan of Pakistani film posters, street art and truck art)," wrote Jemima Khan in the following tweet. The tweet received mixed reactions from netizens as some laughed with the Jemima; some considered it demeaning. Uturn, @Jemima_Khan deletes “Black Magic” tweets pic.twitter.com/KJ5kxa4KHb — Rashid Hashmi (@RashidHashmis) February 19, 2020 × You are so witty @Jemima_Khan and @ImranKhanPTI will be like ... pic.twitter.com/UjuAAfY7Jv — Abdul Wahab (@MightyShahpar) February 18, 2020 × Some tweets go down in history as once-in-a-lifetime-moment. Never has anyone seen before a former wife of a sitting prime minister jabbing his current (lawful?) wife online. Btw @Jemima_Khan there was nothing lollywood about this poster - it's purely a Bani Galawood thingi! https://t.co/98yK1YDPVO pic.twitter.com/4oBmgngGPo — Mona S. 🇵🇰 🇱🇾 (@ISpeakHenceIAm) February 19, 2020 × This isn't funny. The poster is demeaning to First Lady. — BibliovertAfridi (@LadyBibliovert) February 17, 2020 × Jemima and Imran had gotten married in Paris in 1995. They were married for nine years and had two sons together before divorcing in 2004.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's ex wife tweets poster depicting his current wife as magician

<p>Iran&#39;s supreme leader blamed &quot;enemies&quot; Tuesday for unrest that has seen 21 deaths as Washington sought to increase pressure on the Islamic regime that was facing its biggest test in years.</p>

<p>In a speech carried on state television, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on the protests for the first time since they erupted last Thursday.</p>

<p>&quot;The enemies have united and are using all their means, money, weapons, policies and security services to create problems for the Islamic regime,&quot; the supreme leader said.</p>

<p>&quot;The enemy is always looking for an opportunity and any crevice to infiltrate and strike the Iranian nation.&quot;</p>

<p>Even reformists, who backed the last major protest movement in 2009, condemned the unrest and the support it has received from the United States.</p>

<p>But they also urged the authorities to address economic grievances that have fuelled the protests.</p>

<p>&quot;The Iranian people are confronted with difficulties in their daily lives... and have the right to peacefully demand and protest,&quot; said a statement from the Association of Combatant Clerics, headed by reformist ex-president Mohammad Khatami. Also Read - <a href="http://http://www.wionews.com/world/9-dead-in-overnight-iran-unrest-state-tv-28310">9 dead in overnight Iran unrest: State TV</a></p>

<p><strong>Major challenge</strong><br />
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A fifth night of unrest Monday to Tuesday saw six protesters killed during an attack on a police station in Qahderijan in the central province of Isfahan, state TV said.</p>

<p>At least three other towns near the cultural hub of Isfahan also saw violence overnight, causing the deaths of a young member of the Revolutionary Guards, a policeman and a bystander.</p>

<p>The estimated death toll is now 21 since protests began in second city Mashhad and quickly spread to become the biggest challenge to the Islamic regime since mass demonstrations in 2009.</p>

<p>EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini late Tuesday deplored &quot;the unacceptable loss of human lives&quot; and called on &quot;all concerned to refrain from violence&quot;.</p>

<p>As violence has grown, authorities have stepped up arrests, with at least 450 people detained in Tehran since Saturday and 100 more around Isfahan on Monday, media reported.</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticised Tehran since the latest protests began, praised the demonstrators for acting against the &quot;brutal and corrupt&quot; regime and said Iranians had &quot;little food, big inflation and no human rights&quot;.</p>

<p>Iran&#39;s foreign ministry said Trump was &quot;wasting his time sending useless and insulting tweets&quot; and would be better off focusing on &quot;homeless and hungry people&quot; in his own country.</p>

<p>Trump&#39;s ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, said the US would seek emergency UN talks on the situation.</p>

<p>&quot;The people of Iran are crying out for freedom,&quot; she said at a news conference. &quot;All freedom-loving people must stand with their cause.&quot;</p>

<p><strong>&#39;Complete nonsense&#39;</strong><br />
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Haley rejected as &quot;complete nonsense&quot; Khamenei&#39;s charges that the protests were being fomented by Iran&#39;s &quot;enemies&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;The freedoms that are enshrined in the United Nations charter are under attack in Iran. Dozens have already been killed. Hundreds have been arrested,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>&quot;If the Iranian dictatorship&#39;s history is any guide, we can expect more outrageous abuses in the days to come.&quot;</p>

<p>Iran&#39;s moderate President Hassan Rouhani phoned his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Tuesday to demand action against the Paris-based &quot;terrorist&quot; Mujahedeen-e-Khalq opposition group he accused of fomenting protests.</p>

<p>A statement from the French presidency said Macron called for &quot;restraint&quot;, and both sides agreed to postpone an imminent visit to Tehran by the French foreign minister.</p>

<p>The unrest in Iran appears leaderless and focused on provincial towns and cities, with only small and sporadic protests in Tehran amid a heavy police presence.</p>

<p>Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, described the unrest as a &quot;proxy war against the Iranian people&quot; and said online accounts in the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia were encouraging demonstrations.</p>

<p>Many Tehranis agreed with his assessment.</p>

<p>&quot;When there is a protest, you can be sure other countries will take advantage of it and interfere,&quot; 30-year-old architectural engineer Mehdi Rahmani told AFP.</p>

<p>But he also understood the economic grievances driving the unrest.</p>

<p><strong>Economic </strong><strong>woes</strong><br />
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&quot;The root of people&#39;s protests are merely their economic problems, the problem of youth unemployment,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Rouhani has tried to play down the unrest, which began over economic woes but quickly turned against the regime as a whole.</p>

<p>Pro-regime rallies have also been held, reflecting continued support among a large conservative section of society.</p>

<p>The head of Tehran&#39;s revolutionary court, Moussa Ghazanfarabadi, warned that as violence grows punishments for demonstrators would get &quot;heavier&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;We no longer consider them as protesters demanding rights, but as people targeting the regime,&quot; he told the conservative Tasnim news agency.</p>

<p>Rouhani came to power in 2013 promising to mend the economy and ease social tensions, but high living costs and a 12 percent unemployment rate have left many feeling that progress is too slow.</p>

<p>The young are the most affected, with as many as 40 per cent jobless according to analysts, and rural areas particularly hard-hit.</p>

<p>Rouhani on Sunday acknowledged there was &quot;no problem bigger than unemployment&quot;, and also vowed a more balanced media and more transparency.</p>

<p>In 2009, authorities ruthlessly put down protests against the re-election of hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. At least 36 people were killed, according to an official toll, while the opposition says 72 died.</p>

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According to The News' report, Imran Khan has tied the knot with a woman he used to visit for spiritual guidance

Iran's supreme leader blamed "enemies" Tuesday for unrest that has seen 21 deaths as Washington sought to increase pressure on the Islamic regime that was facing its biggest test in years. In a speech carried on state television, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on the protests for the first time since they erupted last Thursday. "The enemies have united and are using all their means, money, weapons, policies and security services to create problems for the Islamic regime," the supreme leader said. "The enemy is always looking for an opportunity and any crevice to infiltrate and strike the Iranian nation." Even reformists, who backed the last major protest movement in 2009, condemned the unrest and the support it has received from the United States. But they also urged the authorities to address economic grievances that have fuelled the protests. "The Iranian people are confronted with difficulties in their daily lives... and have the right to peacefully demand and protest," said a statement from the Association of Combatant Clerics, headed by reformist ex-president Mohammad Khatami. Also Read - 9 dead in overnight Iran unrest: State TV Major challenge A fifth night of unrest Monday to Tuesday saw six protesters killed during an attack on a police station in Qahderijan in the central province of Isfahan, state TV said. At least three other towns near the cultural hub of Isfahan also saw violence overnight, causing the deaths of a young member of the Revolutionary Guards, a policeman and a bystander. The estimated death toll is now 21 since protests began in second city Mashhad and quickly spread to become the biggest challenge to the Islamic regime since mass demonstrations in 2009. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini late Tuesday deplored "the unacceptable loss of human lives" and called on "all concerned to refrain from violence". As violence has grown, authorities have stepped up arrests, with at least 450 people detained in Tehran since Saturday and 100 more around Isfahan on Monday, media reported. US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticised Tehran since the latest protests began, praised the demonstrators for acting against the "brutal and corrupt" regime and said Iranians had "little food, big inflation and no human rights". Iran's foreign ministry said Trump was "wasting his time sending useless and insulting tweets" and would be better off focusing on "homeless and hungry people" in his own country. Trump's ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, said the US would seek emergency UN talks on the situation. "The people of Iran are crying out for freedom," she said at a news conference. "All freedom-loving people must stand with their cause." 'Complete nonsense' Haley rejected as "complete nonsense" Khamenei's charges that the protests were being fomented by Iran's "enemies". "The freedoms that are enshrined in the United Nations charter are under attack in Iran. Dozens have already been killed. Hundreds have been arrested," she said. "If the Iranian dictatorship's history is any guide, we can expect more outrageous abuses in the days to come." Iran's moderate President Hassan Rouhani phoned his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Tuesday to demand action against the Paris-based "terrorist" Mujahedeen-e-Khalq opposition group he accused of fomenting protests. A statement from the French presidency said Macron called for "restraint", and both sides agreed to postpone an imminent visit to Tehran by the French foreign minister. The unrest in Iran appears leaderless and focused on provincial towns and cities, with only small and sporadic protests in Tehran amid a heavy police presence. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, described the unrest as a "proxy war against the Iranian people" and said online accounts in the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia were encouraging demonstrations. Many Tehranis agreed with his assessment. "When there is a protest, you can be sure other countries will take advantage of it and interfere," 30-year-old architectural engineer Mehdi Rahmani told AFP. But he also understood the economic grievances driving the unrest. Economic woes "The root of people's protests are merely their economic problems, the problem of youth unemployment," he said. Rouhani has tried to play down the unrest, which began over economic woes but quickly turned against the regime as a whole. Pro-regime rallies have also been held, reflecting continued support among a large conservative section of society. The head of Tehran's revolutionary court, Moussa Ghazanfarabadi, warned that as violence grows punishments for demonstrators would get "heavier". "We no longer consider them as protesters demanding rights, but as people targeting the regime," he told the conservative Tasnim news agency. Rouhani came to power in 2013 promising to mend the economy and ease social tensions, but high living costs and a 12 percent unemployment rate have left many feeling that progress is too slow. The young are the most affected, with as many as 40 per cent jobless according to analysts, and rural areas particularly hard-hit. Rouhani on Sunday acknowledged there was "no problem bigger than unemployment", and also vowed a more balanced media and more transparency. In 2009, authorities ruthlessly put down protests against the re-election of hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. At least 36 people were killed, according to an official toll, while the opposition says 72 died.

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<p>The Pakistani lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai has called for an enquiry against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan over the &quot;inappropriate&quot; text messages he allegedy sent her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that she gone through mental agony because of the messages and alleged that other women in the party were facing similar situations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She announced that she had quit the PTI at a press conference she called on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I received the first message in October 2013, you can check Imran`s Blackberry,&quot; she alleged, adding that the PTI chairman &quot;urges other women to use Blackberry cellphones so messages cannot be traced.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Check his Blackberry and you will know everything,&quot; she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;The messages contained words that cannot be tolerated by any respectful individual.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Imran Khan cannot keep himself under control,&quot; she alleged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gulalai also alleged that Imran suffers from psychological issues, adding that he does not like talented people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gulalai was elected a member of the national assembly (MNA) on one of the seats reserved for women and has been one of the most active female members of the PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;</em></p>


'Imran Khan cannot keep himself under control,' Ayesha Gulalai alleged

The Pakistani lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai has called for an enquiry against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan over the "inappropriate" text messages he allegedy sent her. She said that she gone through mental agony because of the messages and alleged that other women in the party were facing similar situations. She announced that she had quit the PTI at a press conference she called on Tuesday. "I received the first message in October 2013, you can check Imran`s Blackberry," she alleged, adding that the PTI chairman "urges other women to use Blackberry cellphones so messages cannot be traced." "Check his Blackberry and you will know everything," she said. "The messages contained words that cannot be tolerated by any respectful individual." "Imran Khan cannot keep himself under control," she alleged. Gulalai also alleged that Imran suffers from psychological issues, adding that he does not like talented people. Gulalai was elected a member of the national assembly (MNA) on one of the seats reserved for women and has been one of the most active female members of the PTI. (With inputs from ANI)

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Pakistani lawmaker says Imran Khan sent her 'inappropriate' text messages, quits PTI