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Pakistan protests: What sparked the unrest in Islamabad

Thousands of protesters were met with tear gas and bullets in Islamabad as they demanded the release of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. CBC South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji explains the crackdown and what pushed the long-simmering tensions to a boiling point.

The New York Times · 7d

Pakistan Arrests Hundreds in Crackdown on Protests Backing Ex-Leader

The crackdown brought a swift end to the protests that have gripped Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, this week ever since thousands of people gathered in the city to demand the release of Imran Khan, the former prime minister. Mr. Khan has been in prison since last August on charges that his party claims are politically motivated.

The Nation · 2d

A State Crackdown in Pakistan Threatens Continuing Unrest

Protesters in support of Imran Khan’s PTI party were met with obstruction and violence, leading to mounting public outrage.

A capital on lockdown, internet blackouts and protesters clashing with police. What’s going on in Pakistan?

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital ...

Jurist2d

Pakistan dispatch: protests and internet outages continue to disrupt life for millions

Noor Ul Huda is a JURIST staff correspondent in Pakistan and a recent graduate of Punjab University Law College. She files ...

Hartford Courant8d

At least 6 dead in political protests in Pakistan’s capital

On Tuesday, Pakistan’s army took control of D-Chowk ... Still, Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, who is leading the protests, ...

5don MSN

‘This will be a showdown between the military and Imran Khan’: Former ambassador reacts to Pakistan protests

Following massive protests in Pakistan demanding the release of former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, Paula Newton speaks with ...

7don MSN

Protests to free jailed former Pakistan PM Khan called off for now after deadly clashes

Protests to free former Pakistan PM Imran Khan paused Wednesday as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned protesters that ...

8don MSN

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 ...

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, ...

Jurist7d

Pakistan dispatch: Imran Khan protests called off after bloody government crackdown in Islamabad

Rabia Shuja holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law from Griffith College, Dublin and is Chief Correspondent for ...

Daily News2d

Pakistan erupts in political protests

Barely has Israeli conceded a temporary “ceasefire” in Lebanon than the currently dormant, West-backed Syrian anti-government militias suddenly launch a wave ...

Nearly 1,000 Held in Pakistan After Pro-Khan Protests

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party suspended street protests demanding his release from ...

ThePrint20h

Pakistan court approves interim bail of Imran Khan’s wife until December 23

The Peshawar High Court has approved the interim bail of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, until ...

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