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Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
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Protests halted in Islamabad after clashes leave seven dead
Islamabad is recovering after violent protest led by Imran Khan’s supporters.
Pakistan police crackdown clears Khan protesters from Islamabad
Lockdown in the capital lifted after protesters, who forced their way into city on Tuesday amid deadly clashes, cleared.
Protesters head to Islamabad to demand the release of ex-PM Imran Khan
Tension rise in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clash with security forces
At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad
Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister’s release.
Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march inside the country’s capital.
Could protests by Imran Khan supporters lead to more political instability?
Security forces seal off Islamabad as demonstrators demand former Pakistani prime minister be released from jail.
‘Enough is enough’: Pakistan’s Islamabad on edge before PTI siege
Locals are unhappy about movement restrictions and an internet blackout before a rally by former PM Imran Khan’s PTI.
Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally
Thousands of supporters of former PM march to the capital, demanding his release from jail and government’s resignation.
Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters
Authorities suspend mobile and internet services in Islamabad as ex-PM’s supporters plan march seeking his release.