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

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Pakistan capital, Islamabad, locked down ahead of protests for ex-PM Imran Khan's release

Pakistan police on Monday detained over 4K supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan, including five legislators, for trying to reach Islamabad's Red Zone. This comes a day after a&nbsp;lockdown was imposed on the capital to prevent a rally demanding Khan's release and government's&nbsp;resignation.

Pakistan police on Monday detained over 4K supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan, including five legislators, for trying to reach Islamabad's Red Zone. This comes a day after a lockdown was imposed on the capital to prevent a rally demanding Khan's release and government's resignation.

Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi — imprisoned with Khan but released on bail in late October — and Peshawar lawmaker Ali Amin Gandapur led a march to Islamabad. On their way to the capital, she promised supporters, "Until Khan comes to us, we will not end this march."

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Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi — imprisoned with Khan but released on bail in late October — and Peshawar lawmaker Ali Amin Gandapur led a march to Islamabad. On their way to the capital, she promised supporters, "Until Khan comes to us, we will not end this march."

According to authorities, Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and police clashed near Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least one police officer was killed, while several other police officers and demonstrators were injured in the brawl.

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According to authorities, Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and police clashed near Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least one police officer was killed, while several other police officers and demonstrators were injured in the brawl.

Shaikh Waqas Akram, the PTI information secretary, said over 70K people have begun marching toward the capital from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, intending to enclose Islamabad on three sides.

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Shaikh Waqas Akram, the PTI information secretary, said over 70K people have begun marching toward the capital from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, intending to enclose Islamabad on three sides.

The march comes as Belarusian Pres. Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Pakistan on Monday on his official three-day state. The government blocked major roads, deployed paramilitary personnel in riot gear, and suspended mobile and internet services to protect residents and property.

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The march comes as Belarusian Pres. Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Pakistan on Monday on his official three-day state. The government blocked major roads, deployed paramilitary personnel in riot gear, and suspended mobile and internet services to protect residents and property.

After a falling out with Pakistan's military, parliament removed Khan from office in 2022. He is currently serving time for numerous charges of corruption and inciting violence.

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After a falling out with Pakistan's military, parliament removed Khan from office in 2022. He is currently serving time for numerous charges of corruption and inciting violence.

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As Pakistan's capital Islamabad remains under lockdown on Monday in preparation for a protest demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the resignation of the government, police detained nearly 4K of Khan's followers, including five legislators.

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As Pakistan's capital Islamabad remains under lockdown on Monday in preparation for a protest demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the resignation of the government, police detained nearly 4K of Khan's followers, including five legislators.

Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and Peshawar politician Ali Amin Gandapur led a march to Islamabad. In January, Bushra Bibi was imprisoned with Khan but released on bail in late October. On their way to the capital, she promised supporters, "Until Khan comes to us, we will not end this march."

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Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and Peshawar politician Ali Amin Gandapur led a march to Islamabad. In January, Bushra Bibi was imprisoned with Khan but released on bail in late October. On their way to the capital, she promised supporters, "Until Khan comes to us, we will not end this march."

On Sunday, authorities imposed lockdown on Islamabad, disrupting public transportation and suspended mobile data. Local media indicated Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and police clashed near Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTI said the arrests and restrictions were politically motivated, while the government said they were for public safety.

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On Sunday, authorities imposed lockdown on Islamabad, disrupting public transportation and suspended mobile data. Local media indicated Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and police clashed near Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTI said the arrests and restrictions were politically motivated, while the government said they were for public safety.

At least one policeman was killed and multiple others were injuried in the clashes with the protesters. In preparation for Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko's Monday visit, the capital increased security with riot gear-clad police and paramilitary forces.

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At least one policeman was killed and multiple others were injuried in the clashes with the protesters. In preparation for Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko's Monday visit, the capital increased security with riot gear-clad police and paramilitary forces.

Authorities, in an attempt to disrupt the march to Islamabad, have kept the city in a tight grip, blocking hightways, key roads, and streets with shipping containers. The US Embassy issued an alert to US citizens regarding the risk of violence in the capital.

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Authorities, in an attempt to disrupt the march to Islamabad, have kept the city in a tight grip, blocking hightways, key roads, and streets with shipping containers. The US Embassy issued an alert to US citizens regarding the risk of violence in the capital.

After a falling out with Pakistan's military, parliament removed Khan from office in 2022, and he is currently serving time for numerous charges of corruption and inciting violence.

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After a falling out with Pakistan's military, parliament removed Khan from office in 2022, and he is currently serving time for numerous charges of corruption and inciting violence.

The incarceration of former PM Imran Khan has heightened political tensions. As police and military prepare to meet protesters in riot gear, some analysts worry that Pakistan may be on the brink of civil war. The most powerful figure in the country is not the army chief or PM Sharif; rather, it is Imran Khan. Even from jail, he can organize large-scale demonstrations that could compel the military to shut down the entire capital.

The incarceration of former PM Imran Khan has heightened political tensions. As police and military prepare to meet protesters in riot gear, some analysts worry that Pakistan may be on the brink of civil war. The most powerful figure in the country is not the army chief or PM Sharif; rather, it is Imran Khan. Even from jail, he can organize large-scale demonstrations that could compel the military to shut down the entire capital.

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The march represents Khan's last opportunity to persuade the military establishment to negotiate for his release. However, military leaders are unlikely to engage in talks with the former Prime Minister. It seems Khan will remain in jail for the foreseeable future, as he is perceived as corrupt and a traitor. The government has pledged to arrest every PTI protester attempting to enter Islamabad. For Pakistan to progress, there is no room for individuals like Khan and the PTI.

The march represents Khan's last opportunity to persuade the military establishment to negotiate for his release. However, military leaders are unlikely to engage in talks with the former Prime Minister. It seems Khan will remain in jail for the foreseeable future, as he is perceived as corrupt and a traitor. The government has pledged to arrest every PTI protester attempting to enter Islamabad. For Pakistan to progress, there is no room for individuals like Khan and the PTI.

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There is a 21% chance Pakistan will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus preditcion community.

There is a 21% chance Pakistan will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus preditcion community.

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The government must maintain law and order to protect diplomatic visits and prevent the destabilization of the capital, as previous protests have resulted in violence and damage to state property, disrupting daily life and threatening national security.

The government must maintain law and order to protect diplomatic visits and prevent the destabilization of the capital, as previous protests have resulted in violence and damage to state property, disrupting daily life and threatening national security.

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How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?

The protests represent a legitimate democratic movement against political persecution, as Khan faces politically motivated cases and his party was unfairly treated in recent elections, while the government's heavy-handed response violates basic rights to assembly and communication.

The protests represent a legitimate democratic movement against political persecution, as Khan faces politically motivated cases and his party was unfairly treated in recent elections, while the government's heavy-handed response violates basic rights to assembly and communication.

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Pakistan’s capital under official security lockdown due to opposition rally

There's a 21% chance that Pakistan will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus preditcion community.

There's a 21% chance that Pakistan will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus preditcion community.

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