Pakistan braces for showdown as Imran Khan’s party pushes ahead with march

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Imran Khan, 73, has been in jail since 2023 after being convicted in a corruption case.

He is currently held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

PTI has also called for the release of Khan’s sisters and other people arrested ahead of the protest.

Key facts

  • Imran Khan, 73, has been in jail since 2023 after being convicted in a corruption case.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:19:45 UTC.

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