Imran Khan Faces Isolation as Defectors Form New Political Party

Imran Khan’s former allies announced the formation of a new political party, the latest setback for the embattled former premier as he clashes with Pakistan’s powerful army and the government.

Jahangir Khan Tareen, one of Khan’s closest aides, will lead the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, he announced at a news conference on Thursday. More than a dozen top leaders of Khan’s party joined the new group.