Pakistan in Turmoil: Deadly Clashes Erupt Over Imran Khan's Arrest

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Pakistan in Turmoil: Deadly Clashes Erupt Over Imran Khan's Arrest
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In Pakistan, clashes between supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and security forces have resulted in at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. Khan's supporters, led by his wife and a key aide, broke through security barriers in Islamabad, demanding his release. The government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, responded with a heavy security presence, including roadblocks and the use of rubber bullets and teargas. The protest is part of ongoing demonstrations by Khan's party, PTI, which claims he is a political prisoner facing trumped-up charges.

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