TT Monitoring Desk

Reports from The Thursday Times' in-house monitoring desk.

What, exactly, is in Imran Khan’s jail cell?

Imran Khan's jail cell, equipped with luxuries like an LED TV, cooler, private kitchen, and library, starkly contrasts with his own past directives to remove such privileges for prisoners like Nawaz Sharif, illustrating the irony and political complexities of his incarceration despite being involved in cases for selling state properties, and misusing his authority while in power in a show of financial misconduct.

A file photo is shown of PTI founder Imran Khan atop a backdrop of furnishings from his Adiala Jail cell. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
An illustration is shown of the Dubai Unlocked files. — ILLUSTRATION/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Maryam Nawaz, living up to her promises

Maryam Nawaz's time as Chief Minister of Punjab focuses on addressing key issues like waste management and healthcare, with efforts geared towards enhancing the province's welfare and infrastructure.

A file photo is shown of incumbent Chief Minister for the Punjab, Maryam Nawaz. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Who is Gohar Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s new chairman?

Gohar Ali Khan, a seasoned legal professional, has smoothly transitioned to the chairmanship of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), culminating in leading the party amidst challenging times for former cricketer Imran Khan.

An illustration is shown of Gohar Khan, the barrister-turned-PTI chair. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A combined file photo is shown of actress Hajra Khan, also known as Hajra Panezai (L), the cover of her new book, Where the Opium Grows (C) and PTI chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan as a bachelor in the 1990s (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

The Thursday Times analyses Khawar Maneka: a hypocrite in the past or present?

Khawar Maneka, once praising Imran Khan as a "noble gentleman" and denying his role in his divorce, has dramatically reversed his stance, accusing Khan of ruining his 28-year marriage. This stark contradiction, coupled with Maneka's benefits under Khan's government, paints a clear picture of hypocrisy.

A combined file photo is shown of former prime minister and incumbent PTI supremo Imran Khan (L), former Pakistani first lady Bushra Maneka (C), and her ex-husband Khawar Maneka (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A combined file photo is shown of PTI associate Farhat Shahzadi, alias Farah Gogi (L) and exclusive documents indicating the purchase of a Vanuatu passport by Gogi (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A combined file photo is shown of PTI associate Farhat Shahzadi, alias Farah Gogi (L) and a Vanuatu passport allegedly belonging to the aforementioned (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini at Tehran in 2017. —FILE/IRANIAN LEADER'S PRESS OFFICE/THE THURSDAY TIMES