Thousands defy lockdown, march for Imran Khan's release amid clashes, arrests, and internet shutdown.

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned for over a year, have defied a citywide lockdown and arrests to march towards Islamabad, demanding his release. Khan's party claims the over 150 criminal cases against him are politically motivated. Authorities have arrested thousands of supporters and suspended internet services. Clashes have erupted, disrupting daily life and potentially costing billions in economic damage. The protests coincide with a visit from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

November 25, 2024
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