{
  "id": 13405880,
  "title": "Supporters of jailed former Pakistani leader Imran Khan march towards capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/supporters-of-jailed-former-pakistani-leader-imran-khan-march-towards-13405880",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:02:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/10/supporters-of-jailed-former-pakistani-leader-imran-khan-march-towards-capital/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thousands of supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently jailed, marched towards the capital on Saturday in a show of solidarity. Imran Khan has been in custody since 2023 and his health is reportedly in critical condition, according to his supporters and family. The government has indicated it will not permit the march to enter the capital due to security concerns.\n\nThe federal government has stated it will take all necessary measures to maintain peace and promote public development in the province. Imran Khan's supporters, who are members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, launched their \"long march\" last Sunday, demanding Khan's release and expressing anti-government sentiments due to economic hardships.\n\nThe demonstration, featuring a large crowd carrying red-and-green party flags and photographs of Khan, responded to the government's warning with a defiant chant, \"We are ready.\" Imran Khan, a former cricket star, has been imprisoned since August 2023 and faces numerous charges, including corruption and treason, which he and his legal team claim are politically motivated and intended to undermine his popularity. His sons have been vocal about their father's deteriorating health in prison, noting that he has lost significant vision in his right eye.\n\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had previously urged the PTI to cancel the march and resume negotiations with the government. However, talks between the two sides stalled early on Sunday. The PTI has consistently accused the government of imprisoning Khan due to convictions obtained through politically motivated cases, a claim the government denies. Sharif also warned of the potential negative economic impact of the demonstration, stating that opposing the government's efforts would be met with legal action. The government has been preparing for weeks for possible demonstrators in Islamabad, with the march originally scheduled for September 27 but pushed to the following Sunday.",
  "summary": "Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan were marching towards the capital on Saturday, demanding his release. Mr Khan has been in jail since 2023 and his health is in a critical condition , supporters and family warn. The government has said it will not allow the march to enter the capital due to high security concerns. “The federal government will take all…",
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        "title": "Supporters of jailed former Pakistani leader Imran Khan march towards capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/supporters-of-jailed-former-pakistani-leader-imran-khan-march-towards",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:02:37.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cjp-protest-actor-imran-khan-detained-over-demand-for-india-poll",
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Actor Imran Khan among several detained in Mumbai for supporting CJP protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/actor-imran-khan-among-several-detained-in-mumbai-for-supporting-cjp",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:53:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Imran Khan detained in Mumbai amid CJP protest; Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap slam crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai-amid-cjp-protest-prakash-raj-anurag",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "CJP protests: Actor Imran Khan detained in Mumbai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cjp-protests-actor-imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:36:48.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Imran Khan detained in Mumbai; Prakash Raj says 'Frands how long will you stop river'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-10-10T14:14:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/india-detains-cockroach-movement-leaders-in-bid-to-thwart-election",
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