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Violence Erupts in Georgia and Pakistan Amid Protests

9/10/2025

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On September 8, tensions rose near Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze’s campaign office as Georgian Dream supporters attacked demonstrators, injuring several, including journalists.
The Interior Ministry launched an investigation, while protesters alleged police inaction and lack of arrests.
GD parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili attributed the violence to foreign interference, labeling the attackers "titushki."
In Rawalpindi, a clash erupted outside Adiala Jail during a media session with Aleema Khan, sister of PTI leader Imran Khan, resulting in journalist harassment and a boycott of Khan’s media interactions.
This incident followed an earlier confrontation involving PTI supporters and women protesting delayed salaries.

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Story summary

On September 8, tensions rose near Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze’s campaign office as Georgian Dream supporters attacked demonstrators, injuring several, including journalists.
The Interior Ministry launched an investigation, while protesters alleged police inaction and lack of arrests.
GD parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili attributed the violence to foreign interference, labeling the attackers "titushki."
In Rawalpindi, a clash erupted outside Adiala Jail during a media session with Aleema Khan, sister of PTI leader Imran Khan, resulting in journalist harassment and a boycott of Khan’s media interactions.
This incident followed an earlier confrontation involving PTI supporters and women protesting delayed salaries.