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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 - 5 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 - 4 days 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 days ago

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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.

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 - 4 days 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 Khan

World - ABC News - November 19

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 - 5 days 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 - 4 days 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 - 4 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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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.

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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.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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 - 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 - 3 days 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.

Pakistan army and police accused of firing on Imran Khan supporters

Multiple protesters said to have been killed and hundreds injured in Islamabad amid calls for Khan’s release from jail. Pakistan’s army and police have been accused of firing on civilians, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA

President-elect Donald Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary, who argued against pandemic lockdowns, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Trump names COVID lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as pick for NIH director

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating a close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the head of the National Institutes of Health.

Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of Covid lockdowns, to lead National Institutes of Health

Donald Trump plans to nominate Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for his criticism of Covid lockdowns, to lead the National Institutes of Health.

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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 - November 20

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence

Pakistani police have levelled multiple charges against imprisoned former premier Imran Khan, his wife and others for inciting people to violence

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters

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

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

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Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad

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

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

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

A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters

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

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

Covid lockdown sceptic is frontrunner to lead Trump health agency

Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency

Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces

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Protesters Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Demand Imran Khan’s Release

Pakistan Deploys Army as Deadly Clashes Erupt with Imran Khan Supporters

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

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

Pakistan army and police accused of firing on Imran Khan supporters

Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA

Trump names COVID lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as pick for NIH director

Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of Covid lockdowns, to lead National Institutes of Health

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

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

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

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence

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