Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, released from prison

The couple was sentenced in January to 14 years in prison on what they claim are trumped-up corruption charges. Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan,…

Students in Pakistan continue protests against alleged Lahore campus rape

Students rally after a rape is reported on social media over the weekend. Students in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore have continued their protests after reports of a rape…

IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge

Islamabad, Pakistan – After days of uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7bn loan programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, a move analysts welcomed for its potential to stabilise…

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan applies to be Oxford chancellor

Chris Patten, the current chancellor of Oxford University, announced in February that he would be stepping down. Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has applied to become the next…