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Former Pakistani PM's supporters defy ban, continue protest in Islamabad

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Former Pakistani PM's supporters defy ban, continue protest in Islamabad

2024-10-05 21:28 Last Updated At:22:07

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf (PTI) party on Friday gathered at D-Chowk, a prominent square in Islamabad, the country's capital, to protest and demand Khan's release from prison, where he has been held for over a year.

In light of the planned march, the government has implemented stringent measures to prevent the gathering, especially with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the capital for bilateral discussions and the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting on October 15-16. Authorities have deployed approximately 6,000 security personnel and erected around 300 shipping containers at key entry points to restrict access to the city.

The situation remains tense as thousands of PTI supporters allegedly continue to make their way to Islamabad from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which is located in the northwestern region of the country, while authorities have enforced road closures on major motorways and established diversions to obstruct access to the capital.

More than 400 PTI workers have been arrested amid intensified raids in Islamabad and the nearby city of Rawalpindi. Additionally, the capital administration has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which bans public gatherings for six days to thwart further protests. As the situation remains fraught, schools, businesses and government offices have been closed across the country.

In recent weeks, the PTI has organized numerous rallies nationwide, protesting the detention of its founder and the delays by the Election Commission of Pakistan in executing verdicts on reserved seats, and advocating for the "preservation" of the Constitution.

Former Pakistani PM's supporters defy ban, continue protest in Islamabad

Former Pakistani PM's supporters defy ban, continue protest in Islamabad

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Red Falcon completes first training for Zhuhai Airshow

2024-11-08 18:46 Last Updated At:19:37

The Red Falcon Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force completed its first adaptive training Friday morning for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Zhuhai Airshow.

Eight planes of the Red Falcon will perform stunts at the air show scheduled for Nov 12 to 17 in Zhuhai of south China's Guangdong Province.

The team designed more than 20 aerobatic maneuvers in three sets for different weather conditions at the air show.

"The training went smooth. Our team will present some special highlight moves at the air show. We feel honored and proud to be able to compete with so many prominent aerobatic teams and multiple types of advanced warplanes and present fascinating performances," said Zhang Li, a pilot of the Red Falcon Aerobatic Team.

Red Falcon completes first training for Zhuhai Airshow

Red Falcon completes first training for Zhuhai Airshow

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