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.
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. Pakistani police on Monday used tear gas to disperse supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they attempted to enter the capital for a planned sit-in demanding his release, according to officials.
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.
Pakistan protests: What sparked the unrest in Islamabad
Thousands of protesters were met with tear gas and bullets in Islamabad as they demanded the release of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. CBC South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji explains the crackdown and what pushed the long-simmering tensions to a boiling point.
A State Crackdown in Pakistan Threatens Continuing Unrest
Protesters in support of Imran Khan’s PTI party were met with obstruction and violence, leading to mounting public outrage.
What Massive Protests By Imran Khan's Supporters Reveal About Pakistan's 'Puppet' Govt & Military
More than 100,000 Imran Khan supporters marched towards Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, last week. The massive protest was led by Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Pakistan court approves interim bail of Imran Khan’s wife until December 23
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Pakistan dispatch: protests and internet outages continue to disrupt life for millions
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'A train wreck in slow motion': How PTI protests exposed Pakistan's faultlines
The recent political protests in Pakistan, led by Imran Khan's PTI, ended in chaos after a forceful crackdown by security ...
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.
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 ...
Pakistan's anti-terrorism court sends Imran Khan on 14-day judicial remand in connection with seven new cases
Supporters of the former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), attend a symbolic ...
Leaked Audio Clip Indicates Widening Rifts Within Imran Khan's Party In Pakistan
A new audio clip featuring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has surfaced, indicating widening rifts ...