Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter
Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI…
The Hindu reports: Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include PM Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Khan's PTI.
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- PM Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khan's PTI
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