Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad

The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.

Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces

The jailed former leader is calling on the protesters to stay in Islamabad until their demands are met.

Pakistan Deploys Army as Deadly Clashes Erupt with Imran Khan Supporters

Soldiers were ordered to defend government buildings with gunfire if needed, as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded his release from prison.

World - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Pakistan tense as police clash with ex-premier Khan’s supporters

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Pakistani security forces raid supporters of Imran Khan after unrest in Islamabad

More than 50,000 people had earlier forced their way into capital to demand former prime minister’s release. Pakistani security forces have launched a sweeping midnight raid on supporters of the ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police

Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of ...

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

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

World - ABC News - 23 hours ago

Imran Khan supporters pour into capital to challenge Pakistan’s government

Thousands of demonstrators breach barricades to reach close to Islamabad’s Red Zone before being pushed back

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

Supporters of Pakistan’s Imran Khan call off protest, local media says

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party suspended protests demanding his release from jail after a midnight raid by security forces in the capital, Islamabad.

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lock down ahead of rally

A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

After deadly sectarian violence, police clash with former leader's supporters in Pakistan

Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marched on the Pakistani capital Islamabad as police locked down the city.

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party

Pakistani authorities have banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

World - ABC News - November 19

Protesters Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Demand Imran Khan’s Release

Supporters of the ex-prime minister marched toward Islamabad, the capital. Clashes with the police left at least one officer dead, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters

Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Pakistan military has no intention of cutting deal with jailed former prime minister Imran Khan – sources

Speaking from his jail cell, the former superstar cricketer had told the Guardian he would be willing to engage with army leadership. Pakistan’s military has no intention of entering into ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Pakistan's Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but with more cases pending, he is staying in prison

The lawyer for Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he has been granted bail in a graft case but with a slew of other charges pending against him, the opposition leader is staying ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistani capital. At least 6 people killed

Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan have broken through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital

World - ABC News - 23 hours ago

Police clash with students in Turin as anti-government rallies draw support across Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Police clash with students in Turin as anti-government rallies draw support across Italy

Students clashed with police during a demonstration in Turin on Friday, as thousands of people took to the streets across Italy to protest against the far-right government of Giorgia Meloni

World - ABC News - November 15

Pakistan capital under lockdown as protesters call for Khan’s release

Supporters of jailed former prime minister march on Islamabad in latest threat to Shehbaz Sharif’s legitimacy

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Pakistani ex-PM Khan’s supporters call off protest after crackdown

World - Yahoo News - 3 hours ago

Protesters clash with police over deadly Spanish floods

Violent clashes broke out in Valencia as thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability for the government’s response to deadly floods in eastern Spain that left more than 200 dead. ...

Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region

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Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

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Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol

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Attack on a health center used in an anti-polio campaign in Pakistan kills 2 police officers

Pakistani officials say militants attacked a health center used in an ongoing anti-polio campaign in the country's northwest, triggering a shootout that left two police officers dead

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