Supporters of Imran Khan call off protests in Islamabad after security operation

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Supporters of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan have called off their protests in Islamabad after security forces cleared demonstrators from the city. This follows an overnight raid that resulted in at least six deaths, including four paramilitary troops. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party announced the suspension of protests on Wednesday. Authorities have reopened roads that were closed for four days due to the demonstrations, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Previously, thousands of PTI supporters had breached barriers to march in the capital. The situation has now calmed following the security operation.


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