Pakistan lifts lockdown in Islamabad after police crackdown on protests

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Pakistan has lifted a lockdown in Islamabad following a police crackdown on protests. The city had been under siege due to demonstrations against government policies. The protests were sparked by various political and economic grievances. Activists and opposition groups organized the demonstrations, demanding changes from the government. Authorities have restored normalcy in the capital, but tensions remain as the underlying issues that led to the protests persist.


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