Could protests by Imran Khan supporters lead to more political instability?
Security forces seal off Islamabad as demonstrators demand former Pakistani prime minister be released from jail.
Asian news from Pakistan
Thousands Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Rally for Imran Khan’s Release
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied a government lockdown and violent police opposition to march to the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday evening and demand his release, the latest escalation of political tensions.
‘Enough is enough’: Pakistan’s Islamabad on edge before Imran Khan protest
Locals are upset about movement restrictions and an internet blackout before a rally by former PM Imran Khan’s PTI. And many blame both the government and the PTI
Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally
Thousands of supporters of former PM march to the capital, demanding his release from jail and government’s resignation.
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former premier Imran Khan have defied a lockdown and widespread arrests to head to the capital Monday to demand his release.
The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The U.N. head, Pope Francis and others called Monday for nations to end the production and use of land mines, even as their deployment globally grows.
Pakistan government mediators seek ceasefire as 68 killed in sectarian violence
PESHAWAR — Government officials met tribal leaders in north-western Pakistan on Sunday (Nov 24) to try to mediate a ceasefire between rival sectarian groups after days of clashes that have killed at least 68 people and injured dozens.
Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30 people.