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Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience movement


Published on 2024-12-06 02:00:41 - Reuters
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  • Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called on his supporters to hold a rally next week and threatened to start a civil disobedience movement days after his party led a deadly protest march in Islamabad.

Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, has threatened to launch a civil disobedience movement if the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) does not ensure fair elections. Khan, who has been imprisoned since August on charges including corruption, made these remarks through his family members and lawyers, as reported by Reuters on December 6, 2024. He criticized the ECP for allegedly favoring the ruling coalition and warned that without a level playing field, his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), would resort to non-violent protests. Khan's comments come amidst ongoing political tension and legal battles, with his party facing numerous challenges in the lead-up to the elections.

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