Imran Khan supporters march in Pakistan to demand his release after talks failed
NPR News reports: Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party prepare to march demanding Khan's release, in Lakki Marwat, a remote town in northwestern Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. Maaz Awan/AP hide caption ISLAMABAD — More than 5,000 supporters of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan began a dayslong march toward Islamabad on Sunday to demand his release, after talks between the government and the opposition fell through. The looming showdown threatens to deepen Pakistan's political uncertainty at a time when the country is also grappling with a surge in militant attacks.
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NPR News reports: Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party prepare to march demanding Khan's release, in Lakki Marwat, a remote town in northwestern Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. Maaz Awan/AP hide caption ISLAMABAD — More than 5,000 supporters of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan began a dayslong march toward Islamabad on Sunday to demand his release, after talks between the government and the opposition fell through. The looming showdown threatens to deepen Pakistan's political uncertainty at a time when the country is also grappling with a surge in militant attacks.