Battle for Islamabad: Endgame

By Ahmer Kureishi

The battle lines had already been drawn before Thursday’s alleged attempt on the life of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with both sides squaring up for the final showdown. On one side is the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the veritable political consensus of the country, wishing the military to stay out of politics for good – in line with the law and the Constitution.

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UPDATE: Imran Khan set off on march to Islamabad to push for snap polls

By Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party of ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Friday started a much-hyped protest march against what it calls the unconstitutional coalition government, setting up a potential showdown with security forces under orders to confront them decisively.

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PTI set for possible showdown with security forces in much-trumpeted protest march  

By Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party of ousted prime minister Imran Khan is all set to stage the much hyped protest march on Friday against what it calls the unconstitutional coalition government, setting up a potential showdown with security forces under orders to confront them decisively.

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