Pakistani police charge Imran Khan and wife with inciting violence during protests

Pakistani police have charged former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and others with inciting violence. This follows protests that resulted in at least six deaths and numerous injuries. Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023. Bushra Bibi led a large protest in Islamabad demanding Khan's release. She fled during a police raid aimed at dispersing demonstrators. Authorities have arrested nearly 1,000 people since Sunday, citing violence and disruptions. Khan faces over 150 legal cases, which his party claims are politically motivated. Officials allege that some protesters were armed and attempted to take control of the capital. The situation has contributed to significant fluctuations in Pakistan's Stock Exchange.