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Islam & America: through the eyes of Imran Khan
Ex-cricketer & Politician explores; why do so many Muslims hate the United States? What has America done to alienate so many people in the Muslim world? Ex-cricketer & Politician explores; why do so many Muslims hate the United States? What has America done to alienate so many peopl... more
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Imran tears up nomination papers, advocates poll boycott
Speaking at a news conference at the party's central secretariat, on Monday, Imran tore apart copies of the nomination papers, saying he could not be part of a fraud election. I cannot thump desks again in parliament for the entire four years, he said. Speaking at a news conference at the party's central secretariat, on Monday, Imran tore apart copies of the nomination papers, sa... more
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Imran Khan begins hunger strike.
Pakistan's cricket idol-turned-politician declared a hunger strike in protest of the state of emergency in Pakistan, and Musharraf's seizure of the judiciary. Khan's strike was made public hours after a panel of judges hand-picked by Musharraf dismissed legal challenges to his controversial re-election in October. Khan is reported to stay on the hunger strike until an independent judiciary is restored. Pakistan's cricket idol-turned-politician declared a hunger strike in protest of the state of emergency in Pakistan, and Musharra... more
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Imran Khan Charged with Terrorism
After being detained by Pakistani police during an opposition rally at Punjab University in Lahore, the former cricket star who has been outspoken in his criticisms of Musharraf's rule has been charged with terrorism. If convicted, penalties under Pakistan's anti-terrorism act can include life imprisonment or death sentence. After being detained by Pakistani police during an opposition rally at Punjab University in Lahore, the former cricket star who has be... more
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Imran Khan, Pakistani Opposition Leader, Detained
Ex-Pakistani cricket captain is arrested during protests at a University. Mr Khan had gone to address the students, who were protesting the current regime in Pakistan. A great article from the BBC. Ex-Pakistani cricket captain is arrested during protests at a University. Mr Khan had gone to address the students, who were protestin... more
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Pakistan on Lockdown
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf invoked emergency rule recently has resulted in mass protests. Leading the opposition against Musharraf is Benazir Bhutto, a former Prime Minister of Pakistan. Bhutto and her supporters see the emergency as a plan conceived by Musharraf to stop any chance of the Supreme Court invalidating his re-election by parliament. Many Pakistanis are concerned that the parliamentary elections that are scheduled for January will not go as planned. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf invoked emergency rule recently has resulted in mass protests. Leading the opposition against Mus... more
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Famous Pakistani Cricket Player Blasts Musharraf in a Youtube Video!
Imran Khan, a famous cricket player turned politician is currently hiding from the authorities in Pakistan. Pretty courageous guy to be broadcasting his personal protest. It's also a good breakdown of what's going on there from someone on the ground. Check it out. Imran Khan, a famous cricket player turned politician is currently hiding from the authorities in Pakistan. Pretty courageous guy to b... more
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