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.
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.
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 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.
Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital Islamabad
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.
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched on the capital Islamabad this week, breaking through barricades and clashing with police in response to his call for a sit-in protest.
Pakistan’s Army Deployed as Police Clash With Imran Khan’s Supporters
Soldiers have been ordered to defend government buildings and use gunfire against Imran Khan’s supporters if needed.
Imran Khan Supporters Breach Locked Down Pakistan Capital as Protests Turn Deadly
At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.
One killed and dozens injured as Pakistan police clash with former leader's supporters
Authorities had locked down the capital, Islamabad, to prevent a protest in support of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who remains highly popular.
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Man pushed off from shipping containers by Pakistan forces amid protests by Imran Khan’s supporters
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Pakistan police push man off 25ft shipping containers at Imran Khan protest
Pakistani security forces pushed a protester off a 25-foot tall stack of shipping containers as they were accused of opening ...
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.
A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan.
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1,000 Pakistan protesters arrested in pro-Khan capital march
Pakistan police said Wednesday they had arrested nearly 1,000 protesters who marched on the capital demanding the release of ...
A capital on lockdown, internet shutdowns 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 ...
Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf Convoys Face Teargas Shelling, Arrests In Islamabad Protest
After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convoys arrived in Islamabad for the party's planned protest, defying a court order and government warnings, the party claimed its workers were being arrested ...