A capital on lockdown, internet blackouts and protesters clashing with police. What’s going on in Pakistan?
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital Tuesday and marched into Islamabad, clashing with security forces and demanding his release.
Pakistan’s Capital Is Turned Upside Down by Unending Protests
Residents of Islamabad are tiring of regular demonstrations demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, with the marches leading to clashes with security forces.
At least 6 killed in Pakistan’s capital during protests demanding ex-premier Imran Khan’s release
Thousands of security forces poured into central Islamabad in an attempt to quell protests in support of Khan that have gripped the capital.
Protests to free jailed former Pakistan PM Khan called off for now after deadly clashes
Protests to free former Pakistan PM Imran Khan paused Wednesday as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned protesters that extreme measures will be used if they enter the capital Islamabad.
Pakistan Arrests Hundreds in Crackdown on Protests Backing Ex-Leader
The crackdown brought a swift end to the protests that have gripped Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, this week ever since thousands of people gathered in the city to demand the release of Imran Khan, the former prime minister. Mr. Khan has been in prison since last August on charges that his party claims are politically motivated.
Nearly 1,000 held in Pakistan after pro-Khan protests
Pakistani authorities arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who stormed the capital this week to demand his release, the city's police chief said on Wednesday.
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Pakistan Protests Turn Violent as Officer Killed, Dozens of People Injured
Protests in Pakistan turned violent this week as one police officer was killed and dozens of other people were injured.
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Pakistan confirms arrests of Afghan national during Imran Khan protests
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that Afghan nationals had been ...
Pakistan’s political tensions escalate after new violent clashes
Imran Khan’s party described Tuesday’s clashes as “a massacre,” but the government denied that live ammunition was used.
Imran Khan and wife face terrorism charges amid deadly protests in Pakistan
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Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’
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