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Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital, at least six people killed in violence

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan have breached a lockdown in the capital Islamabad to demand his release. Police used tear gas Tuesday to disperse the crowds, and at least six people died in protest-related violence. Scores more were injured. Khan, who has been in jail for over a year and faces more than 150 criminal cases, remains popular. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi threatened the... Читать дальше...