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Nationwide Protests Erupt in Pakistan Demanding Khan's Release

8/6/2025

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Protests ignited across Pakistan on August 5, 2025, as citizens rallied for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, marking two years of his imprisonment. In response, authorities detained numerous PTI activists and enforced a ban on public gatherings. Despite the government's crackdown, the party remains resolute, planning peaceful demonstrations nationwide.

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Protests ignited across Pakistan on August 5, 2025, as citizens rallied for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, marking two years of his imprisonment. In response, authorities detained numerous PTI activists and enforced a ban on public gatherings. Despite the government's crackdown, the party remains resolute, planning peaceful demonstrations nationwide.