Eight killed as violent protests grip Pakistan after former PM’s arrest | TheCable
May 11, 2023 9:14 AMViolent protests have spread across Pakistan after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday.Khan was arrested on Tuesday on corruption charges after evading security officials for months.assassinationHowever, the recent arrest has enraged his supporters and has deepened the political crisis Pakistan has been facing for months.
“Until our death, we will continue this protest or until they free Imran. Otherwise, we will shut the whole country.”
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