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Khan supporters begin march to Islamabad calling for his release

Supporters of the jailed former prime minister have launched a long march towards the capital, Al Jazeera reports.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
Crowd surrounds vehicles beside a large green and red banner reading “Release Imran Khan.”
Pakistan | Politics

Supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have launched a long march towards Islamabad, with his release as their stated demand, Al Jazeera reports.

The report identifies the march as an initiative by Khan’s party. It does not provide details about the march’s size, route or organisers beyond the party’s involvement.

No response from authorities is included in the report. The available information confirms the launch and direction of the march, but gives no further account of its progress.

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