Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130
Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.
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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.
Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks
Tensions rise as security forces clash with protesters calling for release of imprisoned former prime minister.
Police fire tear gas as thousands continue to protest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown.
Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know
Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse advancing protesters.
Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance
The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens’ online use.
Pakistan: one killed, dozens injured as Imran Khan supporters clash with security forces
Authorities have enforced a lockdown for the last two days after Khan called for a march on parliament to demand…
One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan
Supporters of the former prime minister are marching to the capital, Islamabad, demanding his release from jail.
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.
Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30…