Imran Khan’s supporters rally in Pakistan on two years of imprisonment
Summary
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan are protesting across the country, calling for his release on the second anniversary of his imprisonment. Police have arrested many activists from Khan's party in response, particularly in Lahore, as protests continue despite government bans on large gatherings.Key Facts
- Imran Khan's supporters are holding rallies across Pakistan to demand his release from jail.
- Police arrested dozens of Khan's party activists, mostly in Lahore, where a big protest was planned.
- Khan, a former cricket star, served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister until he was removed from office in 2022.
- He was arrested in May 2023 on several charges, leading to protests and a government crackdown.
- Khan urged his followers to continue peaceful protests for democracy via his party’s social media account.
- Khan's party argues that the charges against him are politically motivated.
- Despite a ban on large gatherings, the protests are continuing, as reported by local media.
- The PTI (Khan's party) alleges police attacked their rally in Lahore.
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