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Abid Hussain

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pakistan s controversial army act what is it how does it work - The Untold Story

Thousands of people have been arrested, including top PTI leaders, for involvement in last week's violent protests, and the government has repeatedly said it will take strict action against them [Farooq Naeem/AFP]

Pakistan’s government has said it will take action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters involved in damaging military buildings and installations last week under the Army Act and Official Secrets Act.

PTI supporters stormed the streets across the country last week following the arrest of the party chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. His supporters were seen damaging public and private properties, including the residence of a top military commander in Lahore and the gate of the army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

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