Nationwide Rallies for Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan Amid State Crackdown

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf faces obstacles ahead of February 8 elections amid allegations of pre-poll rigging and military interference.

Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan held nationwide rallies in Pakistan, despite a state crackdown and arrests.
Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has faced significant obstacles leading up to the February 8 national elections, including a ban on public gatherings and disqualification of key candidates.
Allegations of pre-poll rigging and military interference in the electoral process have marred the upcoming elections.
Khan, who was ousted in an April 2022 no-confidence vote, alleges that the military orchestrated his removal from office and subsequent anti-PTI measures.
The Federal Investigation Agency has summoned dozens of journalists and political commentators over charges of running a 'malicious social media campaign' against Supreme Court judges.