Tag: Imran Khan

WorldconflictOct 18, 2026

Pakistan locks down Imran Khan's stronghold amid growing tensions

Pakistan's government has imposed a state of emergency and partial lockdown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the political stronghold of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Schools were closed, roads blocked, and internet services restricted following days of massive protests demanding Khan's release. While federal officials claim the strict measures were necessary to combat a terror threat, critics and observers suspect the move is a political maneuver to suppress the opposition party. The escalation risks plunging the region into deeper political instability.

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PoliticsOct 5, 2026

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan begin march in Pakistan

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, have launched a protest march from the country's north-west. The demonstrators are demanding the release of the 74-year-old leader, who has been imprisoned since 2023 on various corruption charges, which he maintains are politically motivated. The march follows a breakdown in negotiations between the government and Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Tensions remain high as authorities have blocked key routes to Islamabad, and concerns regarding Khan's deteriorating health and lack of medical access continue to fuel the protests.

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