Imran Khan's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests in Pakistan
TL;DR
The Pakistan Army's media wing, ISPR, has condemned the May 9 protests that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling it a "black chapter" in the country's history. The ISPR justified Khan's arrest and warned against further attacks on military and state installations. The protests targeted army property and installations, with anti-army slogans being chanted. The ISPR identified those involved in facilitating, planning, and political instigation and warned of "strong and decisive action" against them. Several violent protests erupted across Pakistan, with people resorting to violence, arson, and stone-pelting.
Topics:worldpolitics#imran-khan#law-and-order#national-accountability-bureau#pakistan-army#politics#protests
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