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Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release

Supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party participate in a rally demanding his release on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan [W K Yousufzai/AP]

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Pakistani capital, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for more than a year on what his party calls are politically motivated charges.

Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party organised the rally in Islamabad on Sunday, marking its first show of strength since the disputed national and regional elections in February.

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