PAKISTAN’S media regulator banned broadcasts of former prime minister Imran Khan’s speeches today after police arrived at one of his homes to deliver another court summons for the ousted premier.

The development is the latest in a political tug of war between the former cricket star turned Islamist politician and the government of his successor, Shahbaz Sharif, as Mr Khan continues his campaign for early elections.

The ban followed a particularly fiery speech by Mr Khan lambasting Mr Sharif’s government and the country’s military.