Karachi Erupts: Imran Khan's Supporters Challenge Army Chief, PM Shehbaz

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News18•11-01-2026, 18:38
Karachi Erupts: Imran Khan's Supporters Challenge Army Chief, PM Shehbaz
- •Thousands of PTI supporters, led by CM Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, are marching through Karachi, defying government restrictions.
- •The protest aims to secure the release of Imran Khan, challenge the 'Form 47 government' of Shehbaz Sharif, and confront Army Chief General Asim Munir.
- •The convoy, originating from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is strategically moving through Karachi's economic and Pashtun-populated areas to paralyze the city.
- •PTI alleges Imran Khan's imprisonment is politically motivated, and the February 8 elections were rigged against their candidates.
- •Karachi is under Section 144, with heavy police and Rangers deployment; internet shutdown is feared as the situation remains volatile.
Why It Matters: Imran Khan's supporters are staging a massive protest in Karachi, directly challenging Pakistan's military and government.
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