Pakistani deputy PM Ishaq Dar defends use of non-lethal force against protesters near Red Zone.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the Pakistani government showed restraint during a recent protest, using only non-lethal tools like water cannons and tear gas. The army was constitutionally called to protect federal institutions, and Dar expressed regret over the use of local government resources for the protest. He stressed the government's priority to keep the Red Zone secure and noted surprise at the timing of the protest during foreign visits.

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