Pakistan Locks Down Imran Khan Stronghold After Emergency Rule

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Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold after imposing emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but some fear the government's standoff with the former prime minister's supporters could bring more instability. Police and Khan supporters clashed in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, with officers firing tear gas and live rounds over the suspension of his party's provincial government, party officials said — an account the provincial administration rejected. The crisis could further strain Pakistan's ties with Afghanistan.

Why it matters：The crackdown on Pakistan's main opposition could deepen instability in a nuclear-armed state.

Key points

  • Emergency rule was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Police fired tear gas and live rounds at Khan supporters.
  • The provincial administration rejected the party's account.

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