Deadly Clashes Erupt in Islamabad as Security Forces Confront Khan Supporters Demanding His Release
Islamabad, Pakistan — A major protest demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan escalated into deadly conflicts in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday. Civilian casualties were reported following clashes between tens of thousands of Khan’s supporters and security forces, who had been deployed in large numbers and given shoot-to-kill orders to prevent the crowd from accessing key government areas. The demonstration turned violent as protestors, who had journeyed from across Pakistan, clashed with …