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Pakistan police officers injured in protest against detention of Imran Khan

Eighty Pakistan police officers were injured in a protest rally held by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the arbitrary detention of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, according to statements made by Interior Minister Moshin Navqi.

The rally was held Saturday, converging on Islamabad’s D Chowk plaza. Navqi said that the protesters, led by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Ali Amin Gandapur, “fired on the police and continuously used teargas against law-enforcers.” This reportedly led to over 80 police officers being injured. Navqi threatened to take “extreme steps” against the protesters if they did not stop.

Khan posted on X following the protests. He congratulated and thanked his supporters and protesters, stating that they had shown “unfaltering resilience and courage…& overcame unbelievable obstacles to keep marching forward.” Khan also wrote:

I am calling on everyone to keep heading to D chowk and join Ali Amin’s convoy. I especially want to commend our people from KP, North Punjab and Islamabad. You have defeated insurmountable obstacles, including shelling, chemicals fired from helicopters, trenches & nails on the motorway, with your determination and commitment.

Khan is the founder of the PTI. The party states that it stands for equality, non-discrimination, actions against poverty, and for justice. The rally was spurred by Khan’s arrest for corruption and expulsion from parliament after he fell out with the military.

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