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Pakistani authorities dispersed protesters at D-Chowk demanding the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan. Mobile and internet services were suspended to quell the protests. Khan’s sisters were arrested at the protest site. Police blocked entry points and arrested protesters to maintain order. The government vowed to prevent law violations and property damage in the name of protests.
Khan, incarcerated for over a year, called for protests at the iconic venue where he led a 126-day sit-in in 2014. Despite restrictions, protesters clashed with police, resulting in tear gas use. Khan’s sisters were among those arrested. Meanwhile, Khan urged peaceful protests and planned gatherings in Lahore, emphasizing the fight for true freedom.
The authorities’ actions and protesters’ determination underscore the ongoing political tensions in Pakistan’s capital. The evolving situation reflects a power struggle and the public’s discontent with the political landscape. As the events unfold, the future of protests and the government’s response remain uncertain.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)