{
  "id": 3191741,
  "title": "'State tried to airbrush Imran Khan out': Atherton on appeal for ex-Pakistan PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/state-tried-to-airbrush-imran-khan-out-atherton-on-appeal-for-ex",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T03:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/state-tried-to-airbrush-imran-khan-out-of-existence-atherton-on-appeal-for-former-pakistan-pm/articleshow/133489095.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a compelling show of solidarity, Michael Atherton, the former England cricket captain, along with 21 fellow international cricketers, has launched an appeal for the medical treatment of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Atherton raised alarms about the efforts to diminish Khan's status, while Kapil Dev advocated for the essential rights of prisoners, urging…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}