Pakistan deploys army to secure Islamabad as pro-Khan protests escalate
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Pakistan's Interior Ministry has deployed the army to Islamabad's Red Zone to protect diplomatic missions amid protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The protests demand Khan's release, as he faces over 150 criminal cases. Supporters broke through police barricades in Islamabad, where over 20,000 police are stationed. Four members of the paramilitary Rangers were reported killed during the unrest, with several others injured, including journalists. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, recently released on bail, joined supporters heading to D-Chowk. The area is near key government buildings and has been under lockdown since Saturday.