# Pakistan locks down Imran Khan’s stronghold, but the move could backfire

https://mins.news/en/item/98790

- BBC News, 2026-10-13 22:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgqwv4vl24jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have rallied in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for days, demanding his release. The government imposed emergency rule and suspended the provincial government led by Khan’s party, while schools closed, roads were blocked and internet access was restricted. Officials cited a terror threat, but critics question that explanation and fear the standoff could deepen instability.

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