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A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. He has been behind bars since August 2023 on charges that he and his supporters say are politically motivated.
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Pakistani police arrest thousands of Khan supporters ahead of rally
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A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in the capital to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday.
Police have reportedly arrested thousands of supporters of Imran Khan ahead of a rally in the capital Islamabad. Authorities blocked main routes leading to the capital in a bid to stop supporters from rallying.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are rallying in protet to call for his release in the capital Islamabad, with the authorities blocking main roads and limiting internet access.
Police used tear gas to try and halt thousands of protesters, demanding the release of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, from entering Islamabad. One policeman has been killed and dozens of others have been injured.
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have defied a lockdown, tear gas and widespread arrests to head to the capital on Monday to demand his release.
Pakistan's Interior Ministry said it had deployed the army to defend Islamabad's heavily fortified Red Zone. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are demanding the jailed leader's release. DW has the latest.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. He has been behind bars since August 2023 on charges that he and his supporters say are politically motivated.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan on Tuesday broke through a ring of shipping containers
Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital on Tuesday and battled security forces despite a government threat to respond with gunfire. Six people have died in the violence.
Thousands of demonstrators supporting former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around Islamabad on Tuesday, killing four security service members and moving toward the center of the city.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. He has been behind bars since August 2023 on charges that he and his supporters say are politically motivated.
