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.

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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

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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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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

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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.

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Pakistani troops killed as protesters storm barricades to demand release of jailed former PM

Four members of Pakistan’s security services were killed as thousands of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters clashed with law enforcement in Islamabad.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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