Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital
Summary
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan started a march from Lakki Marwat to Islamabad, demanding his release and proper medical treatment. Talks between Khan's party and the government failed, and authorities have blocked key roads to Islamabad ahead of the march.Key Facts
- About 5,000 people supporting Imran Khan began marching towards Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
- The march started from Lakki Marwat, a city in north-west Pakistan.
- The protesters want Khan’s release and proper medical care as they claim his health is declining.
- March organizers say talks with the government failed because they were not allowed to see Khan in jail.
- Authorities in Islamabad have placed shipping containers to block main roads into the city.
- Imran Khan was jailed in August 2023 on corruption charges, which he says are politically motivated.
- Khan has faced over 100 legal cases, including accusations of leaking state secrets.
- Khan’s sister was recently arrested for allegedly encouraging protests against the government.
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