Pakistan: Hundreds of Imran Khan supporters arrested DW 08/05/2025
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Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan protested in several Pakistani cities, defying a government ban on gatherings. Police clashed with protesters as they demanded Khan's release on the second anniversary of his detention. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party aimed to organize peaceful protests nationwide, however, authorities detained over 240 supporters across various locations, particularly in Lahore. Khan, jailed since August 2023, faces multiple charges, including corruption, and he has been sentenced alongside his wife. Supporters called for true democracy and claimed the charges against him are politically motivated.
Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police across Pakistani cities, demanding his release on the second anniversary of his detention.
In Lahore, police detained over 240 Khan supporters, responding to PTI's call for nationwide protests against a government-imposed ban on gatherings.
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