Imran Khan supporters march on Islamabad after talks fail
· Politics · Pakistan
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters launched a long march from northwest Pakistan toward Islamabad demanding his release after talks with the government broke down.
Why it matters:The march tests Pakistan's political stability as the jailed former prime minister's party escalates pressure on the government.
Key points
- The march began after talks with the government broke down.
- Khan is jailed and his supporters demand his release.
- Thousands are participating.
Sources (original reporting)
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