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Imran Khan’s Sons Mobilize August 5 Rally as Pakistan Bolsters Federal Constabulary

Threats of entry denial shadow their push for a nationwide protest on August 5, bolstered by international petitions even as Pakistan enacts a new federal security force.

Overview

  • Qasim and Suleman Khan have announced plans to lead a mega protest in Lahore on August 5 to demand the release of their father after more than 700 days in prison.
  • The brothers backed a formal petition filed in New Zealand and are arranging visits to the United States to spotlight alleged human rights violations during Imran Khan’s detention.
  • Islamabad’s interior ministry has threatened to bar their return and warned of legal action if they engage in political protests on Pakistani soil.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari approved an ordinance converting the Frontier Constabulary into a nationwide Federal Constabulary charged with internal security and riot control.
  • Critics inside Pakistan have accused the siblings of embracing dynastic politics, challenging Imran Khan’s longstanding rejection of family-based power.