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Sat Nov 30 08:44:43 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Army Fires on Imran Khan Supporters, Dozens Killed Amidst Islamabad Siege

**ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN** – Violent clashes have erupted in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have besieged the capital city, prompting the Pakistani army to open fire. Unconfirmed reports suggest that as many as 25 protestors have been killed, though the true casualty count remains unclear amidst a government information blackout.

Khan’s supporters launched the siege following his arrest and imprisonment on corruption charges, which has also disqualified him from participating in future elections. Current Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who assumed power after Khan’s previous government lost army support, now faces a major crisis. The protests are fueled by accusations that Khan’s imprisonment is politically motivated, aiming to eliminate his political influence.

The situation mirrors recent events in Bangladesh, where unrest led to the President fleeing the country. The parallels are drawn between Khan’s imprisonment and the prolonged jailing of Khaleda Zia, a political opponent of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which triggered significant civil unrest. However, unlike Sheikh Hasina’s flight to India, there is little speculation that Sharif would seek refuge there.

The ongoing violence raises serious concerns about the stability of Pakistan’s coalition government and the potential for further escalation. The army’s use of lethal force against protestors has sparked widespread condemnation and heightened fears of a deepening political crisis. The lack of transparency surrounding the death toll further amplifies anxieties.