1,000 Arrests, A Jailed Former PM: Pakistan's Political Turmoil Explained
The standoff between the Pakistani government and the supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has reached a boiling point. With deadly clashes, sweeping arrests, and widespread discontent, Pakistan once again faces political turmoil.
Pakistan Arrests Hundreds in Crackdown on Protests Backing Ex-Leader
More than 600 people were arrested in an overnight crackdown on supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister in Islamabad, the police said on Wednesday. The crackdown brought a swift end to the protests that have gripped Islamabad,
Six killed in Pakistan as protesters demand release of ex-PM Khan
By Asif Shahzad, Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed on Tuesday during clashes near Pakistan's parliament between security forces and protesters who are demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
6 dead as protests erupt in Pakistan over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Six people were killed as protests supporting imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan escalated in Islamabad on Tuesday, authorities say.
Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6 people are killed
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.
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Pakistan, Qatar to exchange best practices in law enforcement
Pakistan and Qatar have emphasized the importance of further strengthening collaboration to exchange best practices in law ...
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Over 900 PTI workers arrested in three days: IG Islamabad
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, announced on Wednesday that a total of 954 protesters have ...
Pakistani troops killed as protesters storm barricades demanding the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan
The demonstrators want the federal government to resign over what they call rigged general elections this year.
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3 Rangers, 2 policemen martyred in PTI miscreants’ attacks
The PTI miscreants’ attacks on law enforcement agencies have claimed lives of three Rangers and two police personnel.
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Pakistan, Qatar discuss legal cooperation
They discussed various avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of legal and judicial reform, combating ...
Protesters storm barricades demanding the release of former Pakistan leader
Four members of Pakistan’s security services were killed as thousands of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters broke ...
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 ...
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PTI ends Islamabad protest; Police arrest hundreds in grand operation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called off its protest in Islamabad, citing police brutality and the killing of workers.
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PTI’s sit-in continues, says Gandapur amid police claim of 954 arrests
We have been left only one choice, to protest without permission: KP CMOmar Ayub Khan alleges ‘murderous attack’ was made on ...
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 ...
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PSX sees highest-ever single-day gain; 100-Index up by 4,600 points
Benchmark index bounces back in style following end of street confrontations in Islamabad; analyst says market's focus back ...
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Mohsin Naqvi commends law enforcement for preventing PTI’s D-Chowk protest
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised law enforcement agencies for their effective handling of the Pakistan ...