Imran Khan supporters begin a march on Islamabad, demanding his release
Supporters of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan began a march toward Islamabad. The government blocked marchers from entering the capital. The protest started in the northwest of Pakistan, amid growing discontent over Khan's imprisonment.
- Imran Khan has been in prison since 2023 on corruption charges.
- Supporters of imprisoned Imran Khan are marching toward Islamabad, beginning in Pakistan's northwest.
- Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi blamed Sohail Afridi for the talks' failure.
- Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said talks failed due to KPK government's cooperation.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the protest would go ahead.
- The government announced it would not allow marchers to enter Islamabad.
- PTI chairman Gohar Khan stated negotiations remained deadlocked after two rounds.
- The Supreme Court ordered Khan to be moved to a civilian hospital in August.
- The PTI called for the release of Khan’s three sisters.
- Talk between PTI and the government failed to resolve political deadlock.
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