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.
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.
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 gripped the capital.
Nearly 1,000 held in Pakistan after pro-Khan protests
Pakistani authorities arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who stormed the capital this week to demand his release, the city's police chief said on Wednesday.
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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.
What Massive Protests By Imran Khan's Supporters Reveal About Pakistan's 'Puppet' Govt & Military
More than 100,000 Imran Khan supporters marched towards Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, last week. The massive protest was led by Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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 ...
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Pakistan dispatch: protests and internet outages continue to disrupt life for millions
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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 ...
‘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 ...
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent as Officer Killed, Dozens of People Injured
Protests in Pakistan turned violent this week as one police officer was killed and dozens of other people were injured.
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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...