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Supporters of Imran Khan Call Off March on Islamabad After Deadly Crackdown

HeadlineNov 27, 2024

In news from Pakistan, security forces in Islamabad arrested over 1,000 protesters in a massive crackdown targeting supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan who had marched on the capital city. At least six people died in the protests that began Sunday. Khan’s supporters had vowed to stage a sit-in until he was released, but they ended the protest following the security crackdown.

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