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Pakistan in tizzy as police arrest thousands of Imran Khan's supporters during massive protest |N18G

Thousands of Imran Khan's supporters defied a lockdown in Islamabad on Monday to demand his release from prison. Khan, who has been incarcerated for over a year on charges that his party claims are politically motivated, remains popular among his followers. His wife, Bushra Bibi, urged the public to join the march, calling it crucial for the nation's future. Pakistani authorities had sealed off the capital, deploying shipping containers and blocking roads to prevent the rally. Clashes erupted as protesters threw stones and bricks while police responded with rubber bullets and teargas. The violence escalated, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and injuries to dozens of others. Khan's party accused the government of using excessive force and arrests. The government warned that "extreme" measures, including a curfew or military deployment, could be implemented if protesters tried to reach Parliament.

'He Is Now Completely Isolated, No Weekly Calls To Sons': Imran Khan's Ex-Wife Jemima | N18G

Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, voiced concerns on X about his harsh treatment in prison. She revealed that Pakistani authorities have halted all family and lawyer visits to Imran, cut off his communication with his sons, and subjected him to solitary confinement in the dark. Lawyers are worried about his safety. Jemima also condemned the targeting of Imran's family and political party members, including the arrests of his sisters and nephew. Imran, jailed since August 2023 on numerous charges, was also denied a medical examination by his physician. Jemima called for their immediate release.

Pakistanis hunt militants behind blast that killed at least 70

The attack on Sunday evening in a busy park in the eastern city of Lahore, the powerbase of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, killed mostly women and children enjoying an Easter weekend outing. Pakistan is a majority-Muslim state but has a Christian population of more than 2 million.