Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire
Some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.
BBC News reports that some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Imran Khan and PM.
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