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Thousands of Imran Khan supporters march towards Pakistan's barricaded capital

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Sky News
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What happened

Supporters of Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, have started a march towards the capital Islamabad to demand his release from prison.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:33:00 UTC.

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