2023 Pakistani protests
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| Date | March 13 - ongoing | ||
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| Caused by | Possible arrest of Imran Khan | ||
| Status | ongoing | ||
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The 2023 Pakistani protests are a continuing series of protests across the country of Pakistan from March 2023 onwards. The protests were due to the possible arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan as the district and sessions court of Islamabad issued an arrest warrant. In the Zaman Park there was intense shelling all routes leading to the Zamen Park were blocked due to this protests.[2][3]
Background
A Toshakhana reference case has been registered against Imran Khan by the Election Commission of Pakistan and he is constantly staying away from the hearing, as a result the district and sessions court of Islamabad again issued an arrest warrant and ordered the police to produce him at the next hearing. [4][5] In the other hand Imran says that the arrest aims at election removal.[6]
March 13
Protests broke out in Islamabad the capital of Pakistan on Tuesday at the call of former prime minister and PTI chairman. As police and party workers continued to clash outside of his Zaman Park residence in Lahore. Police also used gas and a water cannon on supporters outside the Zaman Park. Police also arrested party workers. Intense tear gas shelling was reported in Zaman Park.[7]
References
- ^ "Imran Khan's arrest: Rangers reach Zaman Park after 54 policemen injured in clashes with PTI workers". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Business News Today: Read Latest Business News, Live India Share Market News, Finance & Economy News". mint. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Dawn.com, Umar Farooq | (2023-03-14). "Zaman Park stand-off for Imran's arrest continues for more than 12 hours as more reinforcements arrive". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Imran Khan Arrest Live Updates: Police attempt to storm Khan's residence again, clashes with supporters in Lahore". The Indian Express. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Imran Khan arrest: Zaman Park turns into battleground as PTI workers, police clash". The Nation. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Adil, Virginia Pietromarchi,Hafsa. "Pakistan updates: Imran Khan says arrest aims at election removal". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
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