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.
Imran Khan Supporters Breach Locked Down Pakistan Capital as Protests Turn Deadly
At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.
Islamabad: Violent Protests Demand Imran Khan’s Release
Islamabad is gripped by growing unrest as thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters take to the streets
Turmoil in Islamabad: Arrests, Protests, and Political Tensions
Pakistani authorities have detained nearly 1,000 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during protests demanding his release. Allegations of gunfire wounding hundreds emerged from Khan's aides,
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.
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Govt to raise force to manage protests
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that his government plans to establish "a world-class anti-riots force" to ...
Islamabad locked down ahead of protests seeking ex-PM Imran Khan's release
Pakistan's capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime ...
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Pak Minister accuses Imran Khan’s party of disrupting Islamabad’s peace through protests
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that there were attempts to disrupt the peace of Islamabad, and ...
Deaths, violent protests, internet shutdown: How Imran Khan's supporters have left Islamabad in chaos
At least seven people are dead and dozens left injured after supporters of ex-prime minister Imran Khan – who issued a ‘final ...
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Islamabad protests: Govt decides to tighten noose around miscreants
According to details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a key huddle to review the law and order situation in the country ...
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Pak: Islamabad ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran, Bushra, 94 others
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ...
Islamabad braces for protests in support of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan
Islamabad was under lockdown Sunday amid nationwide protests in favor of releasing former Prime Minister Imran Khan from ...
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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 ...