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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 -
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 prisonWorld - ABC News - 2 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 capitalWorld - ABC News - 23 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 - 2 hours ago -
Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad
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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 KhanWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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 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 legitimacyWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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 KhanWorld - ABC News - 22 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 backWorld - Financial Times - 20 hours ago -
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 KhanWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally
Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...World - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago -
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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 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
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 -
Protesters Supporting Pakistani Ex-Leader Are Dispersed in Crackdown
Thousands of demonstrators seeking the release of Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister, fled the capital. Four civilians were killed during the unrest.World - The New York Times - 2 hours 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 -
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Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
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Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president
A court in Pakistan’s capital has barred the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday, a day before the president of Belarus arrives ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
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