Pakistan detains 278 Imran Khan supporters and declares emergency
Pakistani authorities have detained 278 supporters of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) party led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, following the declaration of a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a region strongly allied with Khan. This move comes amid escalating violence and protests. The measures were taken after the party failed to confront armed militants and the security situation deteriorated, resulting in the arrest and detention of the provincial chief, Sulaul Afredi. The government also announced that the administration in the province has been suspended until conditions improve. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is considered a stronghold of Khan's party. The 73-year-old Khan has faced charges of corruption, treason, and inciting violence since 2023. These actions are part of the government's intensified crackdown on the opposition.
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