Pakistan witnessed its deadliest month of 2026 as militant attacks, bombings, and counterterrorism operations intensified across the country.

According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), 606 people were killed and 232 injured during terror attacks and security operations in July 2026. The report highlights a sharp escalation in violence across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militants reportedly used IEDs and quadcopter attacks to target infrastructure.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)&nbsp;has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister, Imran Khan.

The party, as per The Express Tribune, has also urged&nbsp;Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to authorise the live broadcast of the said hearings.&nbsp;This comes as&nbsp;Khan has been charged with "criminal conspiracy"&nbsp;for "masterminding" the May 9 attack on army installations and for inciting the people to mutiny.&nbsp;The charge, as per news agency PTI, carries&nbsp;a maximum sentence of death penalty.

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Condemning the delay in Imran Khan's bail application by the Islamabad High Court, a PTI spokesperson&nbsp;said there was a need for the chief justice&nbsp;to take immediate cognisance of the miscarriage of justice transpiring within the country and to ensure that the principles of justice were upheld in all subordinate courts.

<h2>Imran Khan's arrest</h2>

Back in May,&nbsp;Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, was arrested&nbsp;by paramilitary Rangers in a corruption case. His arrest at the time triggered massive nationwide protests, during which dozens of military installations and government buildings, including the military headquarters in Rawalpindi, were damaged or torched during the riots.

Additionally, as per the news agency report, over 100 vehicles of police and other security agencies were set ablaze by the angry hoards. Later, Khan was released on bail.

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Subsequently, Khan was&nbsp;arrested in the Toshakhana gifts case. He was&nbsp;handed down a three-year imprisonment but&nbsp;was later granted bail in the case after the higher court suspended the verdict.

However, he was once again re-arrested in the cipher case under Pakistan's Official Secrets Act&nbsp;and has been&nbsp;in&nbsp;Punjab province's Attock Jail since August 5, 2023.&nbsp;

Khan has reportedly approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking post-arrest bail in the cipher case.

<h2>Cipher case</h2>

The case&nbsp;pertains to a diplomatic document which reportedly went missing from the former Pakistan PM's&nbsp;possession. Imran Khan claims that the said document contained a threat from the United States to oust him from power.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister, Imran Khan.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister, Imran Khan. The party, as per The Express Tribune, has also urged Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to authorise the live broadcast of the said hearings. This comes as Khan has been charged with "criminal conspiracy" for "masterminding" the May 9 attack on army installations and for inciting the people to mutiny. The charge, as per news agency PTI, carries a maximum sentence of death penalty. Also read | Delicious curries, a big bed & more: Imran Khan's time in jail was not as bad, reports suggest Condemning the delay in Imran Khan's bail application by the Islamabad High Court, a PTI spokesperson said there was a need for the chief justice to take immediate cognisance of the miscarriage of justice transpiring within the country and to ensure that the principles of justice were upheld in all subordinate courts. Imran Khan's arrest Back in May, Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, was arrested by paramilitary Rangers in a corruption case. His arrest at the time triggered massive nationwide protests, during which dozens of military installations and government buildings, including the military headquarters in Rawalpindi, were damaged or torched during the riots. Additionally, as per the news agency report, over 100 vehicles of police and other security agencies were set ablaze by the angry hoards. Later, Khan was released on bail. Also read | Pakistan President Arif Alvi proposes November 6 as election date to chief election commissioner Subsequently, Khan was arrested in the Toshakhana gifts case. He was handed down a three-year imprisonment but was later granted bail in the case after the higher court suspended the verdict. However, he was once again re-arrested in the cipher case under Pakistan's Official Secrets Act and has been in Punjab province's Attock Jail since August 5, 2023. Khan has reportedly approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking post-arrest bail in the cipher case. Cipher case The case pertains to a diplomatic document which reportedly went missing from the former Pakistan PM's possession. Imran Khan claims that the said document contained a threat from the United States to oust him from power. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan: PTI party urges Chief Justice to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan's cases

Amid increased violence in Pakistan, India is concerned about Indian Sikh pilgrims in the country for Baisakhi celebrations.

Top sources in Delhi have told WION that the Indian government&nbsp;is continuously monitoring the situation and is in touch with Pakistani authorities for the safety and wellbeing of its citizens.

Two people have died in Pakistan after massive protests in the backdrop of Pakistani authorities detaining Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi. The TLP chief has been detained ahead of the April 20 deadline to implement the group's demands, which includes expelling of the French envoy to Pakistan and cutting diplomatic ties with France.

Currently, around 900 Indian Sikh pilgrims are in Pakistan who will&nbsp;go to Panja Sahib Gurdwara for Baisakhi celebrations. Due to protests in Pakistan, they were taken to a Gurdwara in Lahore. Pakistan authorities have rescheduled their visits.

Satwant Singh of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC) told WION, "Security arrangements are being reviewed by the authorities..arrangements being made to facilitate the Jatha".

As per the schedule prepared earlier, they were to reach Panja Sahib on April 12 to April 14 to celebrate Baisakhi. But now authorities are rescheduling the itinerary.

The journey from Lahore to Punjab Sahib is approximately six&nbsp;hours by road, but the main roads are closed as of now due to the violence.

High Commission for Pakistan in India had issued over 1100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from 12 to 22 April.

Under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh Yatrees (pilgrims) from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals/occasions every year.

Amid increased violence in Pakistan, India is concerned about Indian Sikh pilgrims in the country for Baisakhi celebrations. Top sources in Delhi have told WION that the Indian government is continuously monitoring the situation and is in touch with Pakistani authorities for the safety and wellbeing of its citizens.

Amid increased violence in Pakistan, India is concerned about Indian Sikh pilgrims in the country for Baisakhi celebrations. Top sources in Delhi have told WION that the Indian government is continuously monitoring the situation and is in touch with Pakistani authorities for the safety and wellbeing of its citizens. Two people have died in Pakistan after massive protests in the backdrop of Pakistani authorities detaining Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi. The TLP chief has been detained ahead of the April 20 deadline to implement the group's demands, which includes expelling of the French envoy to Pakistan and cutting diplomatic ties with France. Currently, around 900 Indian Sikh pilgrims are in Pakistan who will go to Panja Sahib Gurdwara for Baisakhi celebrations. Due to protests in Pakistan, they were taken to a Gurdwara in Lahore. Pakistan authorities have rescheduled their visits. Satwant Singh of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC) told WION, "Security arrangements are being reviewed by the authorities..arrangements being made to facilitate the Jatha". As per the schedule prepared earlier, they were to reach Panja Sahib on April 12 to April 14 to celebrate Baisakhi. But now authorities are rescheduling the itinerary. The journey from Lahore to Punjab Sahib is approximately six hours by road, but the main roads are closed as of now due to the violence. High Commission for Pakistan in India had issued over 1100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from 12 to 22 April. Under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh Yatrees (pilgrims) from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals/occasions every year.

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