Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and PTI founder, has suspended his planned nationwide protest for two weeks due to escalating global tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking to media outside Adiala Jail, his sister Noreen Niazi said Khan prioritized national unity during these uncertain times. Despite leading his party’s movement from jail, Khan chose to pause the campaign. The government has renewed calls for dialogue with PTI, but past efforts stalled over lack of investigation into key incidents.

Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations of supplying ballistic missiles (non-nuclear) to Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Referring to a fabricated statement circulating online, Pakistan clarified that it has neither supported Iran militarily nor issued any nuclear threats against Israel. Officials dismissed the rumors as baseless and accused Indian media of spreading propaganda to malign Pakistan.

Amid escalating attacks between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has indefinitely closed its border with Iran.

Senior official Qadir Bakhsh Pirkaani from Balochistan told AFP that cross-border activities in Chagai, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech, and Gwadar districts have been suspended. “No one is allowed to enter Iran until further notice,” he said. However, trade activities remain unaffected, and Pakistani citizens currently in Iran are permitted to return home. Reports indicate that Pakistanis from Iran are already making their way back across the border.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has urged the global community to take Israel’s unregulated nuclear capabilities seriously. Highlighting that Israel has never signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Asif called it a major threat to global security. He reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear program strictly adheres to international standards for national defense, while warning that the ongoing Israeli aggression could destabilize the entire region, exacerbated by biased Western support.

Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, declared that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will organize an armed march towards Islamabad demanding the release of Imran Khan. “If fired upon, we won’t just retaliate—we’ll respond with full strength,” he warned. Gandapur announced Imran Khan as the party’s "Patron-in-Chief" and said he would lead the nationwide movement. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has already called for mass protests on June 22, with Gandapur’s full support.

Canada has extradited 20-year-old Muhammad Shahzaib Khan to the United States for plotting a terror attack targeting a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York. FBI Director Kash Patel said Khan, inspired by ISIS, planned the attack for October 7, 2024 — the anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attacks. He was arrested by Canadian authorities on September 4, 2024, before carrying out the plan. The FBI’s New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles field offices are jointly investigating. Khan will now stand trial in the US.

In 2024, the United Kingdom received the highest number of asylum applications from Pakistan, with Afghanistan in second place—displacing Syria and Iran, which topped the list in previous years. British Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that the newly elected Labour government is committed to reducing asylum processing delays and ending the costly practice of housing applicants in hotels. This move is expected to save the UK approximately £1 billion annually. Between 2011 and 2020, the UK received an average of 27,500 asylum applications per year. However, by 2024, the number has tripled to 84,200, prompting the government to declare the situation a crisis and prioritize reform.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for a one-day official visit. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with the President of the UAE, accompanied by his delegation. The prime minister is joined by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has termed the visit as significant, highlighting its importance in strengthening bilateral ties.

Alima Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, stated, “We stand in solidarity with the judges, but it seems that is no longer enough. It appears there is a plan to keep the PTI founder behind bars for several more months.”
She added, “The hearing on the appeal to suspend Imran's sentence is now scheduled for June 26. Authorities kept telling us we would receive a new date next week, but we made it clear that we won’t appear until a date is officially announced.”
Alima further noted that Imran is fully prepared for a nationwide movement. “This movement cannot be stopped,” she said. “Imran will not call the people to Islamabad. The PTI founder has made it clear that the movement will spread across all of Pakistan.”

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned that the risk of full-scale war with India is now greater than ever. In an interview, he blamed India's recent unilateral actions for escalating regional tensions, especially after the deadly Pahalgam attack. Bilawal claimed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire prevented further conflict but stressed the need for lasting peace. He also warned against India’s threats to cut water supplies and called for international investigation into the attack, asserting Pakistan’s non-involvement.

Despite India blaming Pakistan for inciting the deadly April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir has been formally invited to the United States. The invitation was extended for him to attend U.S. Army Day celebrations on June 14. Meanwhile, a top U.S. military official praised Pakistan as an “exceptional partner” in operations against ISIS-Khorasan. The U.S. has also signaled a possible mediation role between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir during the upcoming G7 summit.

Recent skirmishes and diplomatic strains between India and Pakistan have spotlighted the strategic role of their navies. Following military operations and missile strikes, both countries’ navies are actively preparing for potential future clashes. India aims to develop a blue-water navy capable of deep-sea operations, while Pakistan focuses on coastal defense. Analysts warn that naval confrontations could escalate risks, including nuclear threats. Historical conflicts, such as the 1971 naval attack on Karachi, underscore the high stakes involved in any naval warfare between the two nations.

Speculation is rising that PTI founder Imran Khan may be released on bail on Wednesday in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said his party will not oppose any court decision to grant Khan bail, stating it is his legal right. PTI senior leader Gohar Ali Khan confirmed that the Islamabad High Court will hear the appeals of Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on June 11, which could be a decisive day for both.

Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20 percent, allocating 2.55 trillion rupees ($9bn) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite cutting overall government spending by 7 percent. The move follows recent clashes with India, marking the most serious conflict between the two nuclear powers in decades. The fighting, triggered by an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, saw both sides exchange heavy fire before agreeing to a ceasefire. Analysts say Pakistan’s defence hike will likely come at the cost of development spending.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, stated that his party will not oppose the court’s decision if Imran Khan is granted bail in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. He emphasized that bail is a legal right and all cases should follow due legal process. The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear the appeal and bail petition for Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on June 11, marking an important day for both.