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Supporters of Imran Khan start march on locked-down Islamabad

Pakistani authorities insist marchers calling for former PM to be released from jail will not reach the capital

The Guardian - UK · 19h ago

Imran Khan backers march: Protesters convoy heads for Islamabad after talks collapse

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan began a march towards Islamabad on Sunday, demanding his release after talks between his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and the government failed to break the political deadlock.

The Times of India · Oct 5

Jailed former Pakistan leader Imran Khan’s supporters march on capital to demand his release

Convoy of trucks, buses and cars carrying over 5,000 people departs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Islamabad after talks with federal government to postpone march collapse

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN

India rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, accusing Islamabad's “so-called” civilian governments of serving at the Army's mercy. India also criticised Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism, cited its 2024 elections in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Islamabad to address its domestic and economic…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

'Serve at army's mercy': India tears into Pak's civilian govts during UN meeting

India on Friday hit back at Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and accusing its “so-called” civilian governments of serving “at the mercy” of the army.

The Times of India · Oct 3

Pakistan logs over 1.2k rebel attacks in 9 months of ’26, security crisis deepens

During the first nine months of 2026, Pakistan recorded 1,232 rebel group attacks, according to a report by Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, indicating that a major security crisis is brewing. The number of attacks in Sept reached a 12-year high, with 225 attacks resulting…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Shehbaz government, Imran Khan’s party resume dialogue; protests loom in Pakistan

Pakistan’s federal government and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) agreed to hold a second round of talks on Saturday, as the opposition party prepares for a long march towards Islamabad from October 4.

The Times of India · Oct 2

'May 9-like situation' to be dealt with decisive force, says Pakistan army's top brass

Pakistan military officials have indicated that any disturbances like those of May 9 will be addressed with decisive force. As supporters of Imran Khan prepare for a long march to Islamabad, political tensions are escalating. The federal government has increased security measures, including deploying additional police personnel and placing shipping…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Pak government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad

Tensions in Pakistan are rising as the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party enter dialogue aimed at de-escalation. Central to the discussions is the party's upcoming long march scheduled for October 4. Significant demands include a chance for Imran Khan to meet with officials and better medical provisions for his…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Pakistan’s Imran Khan protests choke cargo routes as truckers refuse to move north

Pakistan's government has implemented measures to hinder supporters of Imran Khan from reaching Islamabad ahead of a planned march. Consequently, this has led to an accumulation of shipping containers in Karachi, affecting truck transport. As truckers fear confiscation of their vehicles, many have ceased operations heading towards Punjab. This situation…

The Economic Times · Oct 2