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Pakistani Soldiers Open Fire on Supporters of Imran Khan Calling for His Release from Prison

HeadlineNov 26, 2024

In Pakistan, security forces have fired live bullets and tear gas as thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan breached barriers and defied a lockdown to rally in the capital Islamabad demanding Khan’s release. Pakistan’s army has been deployed in parts of the city. Four paramilitary rangers and two police officers were killed in clashes. Ahead of the planned rallies, police detained over 4,000 supporters of Imran Khan and his PTI party.

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