Clashes in Pakistan leave five dead as Imran Khan's supporters confront police

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Clashes in Pakistan between supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and police have resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and at least one protester. The army has been ordered to "shoot on sight" amid escalating violence. Protesters entered Islamabad late Monday, demanding Khan's release from jail. Authorities reported over 119 police injuries and blamed Khan's supporters for the unrest. The government has closed schools and suspended mobile services in the capital. Khan's party is also calling for the repeal of a new law that they claim allows government interference in the judiciary. The protests pose a challenge to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, which is focused on economic reforms.


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