Bushra Bibi leads tens of thousands demanding Imran Khan's release

In Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, announced intentions to initiate a nationwide civil disobedience movement following a major protest crackdown against his supporters. His demands to the government include the release of under-trial prisoners and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate protests that resulted in clashes and fatalities. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, mobilized thousands of supporters despite police resistance, leading to violent confrontations in the capital, Islamabad. The backdrop of this unrest is Khan's ongoing legal struggles, with numerous charges against him, which he and his party allege are politically motivated. His call for civil disobedience reflects a desire to regroup after recent protests perceived as ineffective, potentially indicating escalating tensions in Pakistan's political landscape. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has also emerged as a significant figure during the protests, urging supporters to continue fighting for her husband’s release despite facing government crackdown and public scrutiny. While Khan’s imprisonment has become a focal point for anti-government sentiments, the government alleges that his party incited violence during protests, implying that both political and military narratives are at play in the current turmoil.