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Imran Khan Supporters March on Islamabad Amid Security Warnings
- •Thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters are marching towards Islamabad to demand the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
- •The protest convoy is led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and is expected to reach Khairabad by October 8.
- •KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi warned that protesters will be stopped at the Attock border and raised security concerns regarding militancy.
- •PTI leaders have urged supporters to prepare for a prolonged campaign despite government restrictions and Section 144 in multiple areas.
- •US Congressman Ro Khanna expressed support for Pakistani-American protesters, urging President Trump to press Pakistan's army chief to respect peaceful demonstrations and release political prisoners.
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Thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters are marching toward Islamabad to demand the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The protest was launched after weekend talks between the PTI and the federal government broke down over issues including access to Imran Khan and the government's counterterrorism policy.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi warned that protesters will not be permitted to advance past Attock in Punjab. Citing security risks and existing militancy challenges, Kundi questioned the party's screening arrangements and noted that governor's rule in KP could be considered as a last resort.
US Congressman Ro Khanna voiced support for the Pakistani-American movement advocating for human rights. He urged US President Donald Trump to press Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to respect peaceful protests, release political prisoners like Imran Khan, and permit free elections.
