Imran Khan's supporters halt protests in Pakistan after government crackdown

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan ended their protests in Islamabad on Wednesday after a government crackdown led to hundreds of arrests. The protests followed two days of violent clashes, resulting in multiple deaths on both sides. The government cleared the main protest area, and key leaders from Khan's party managed to escape arrest. The protests had escalated as supporters demanded Khan's release from jail, where he faces numerous legal charges. Following the crackdown, Pakistan's financial markets reacted positively, with the KSE-100 index rising significantly. The government views these protests as a major political challenge amid ongoing economic reforms.