Imran Khan leads tens of thousands in march on Pakistan parliament (VIDEO)
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Triumphant supporters of Pakistan’s protest leader Imran Khan on Tuesday flooded the governmental area of Islamabad, known as the Red Zone, defying barriers set up by law enforcement.
The police and the military peacefully made way for the protesters, as the crowd cheered the officers. Around 700 soldiers and 30,000 security force members tried to seal off the area before the march began, but were ordered not to intervene.
Overall, the march remained peaceful with people chanting and dancing.
On Sunday, police estimates said that around 55,000 people had occupied two central streets as part of two concurrent protests in the city. While Khan suggested that a kind of “Tahrir Square” would be set up outside the parliament, Qadri insisted protesters promise to “remain peaceful.”
Meanwhile, reports said that Sharif dispatched two emissaries for talks with the army chief, according to Reuters. The goal was reportedly to find out whether the military supported the protest movement and were secretly planning to stage a coup.
The report triggered speculation about the ambitions of the Pakistani military, which has been at odds with Sharif over his reluctance to launch an offensive against Taliban insurgents and his reconciliatory policy towards India. Some have wondered if the situation may end up with a step backwards for the civilian government of the country, where the powerful military has often played a leading role. World News Related Content 7 Ways to Promote Your YouTube Channel If you have decided to create a YouTube channel, you need to find the best ways to promote it. After all, if it is not being promoted, people aren’t going to know about it, and you will be simply wasting your time because you won’t be making any money. The real reason why teenagers smoke is not addiction, it’s weight loss Shunning popular beliefs that people smoke cigarettes because they’re addicted to the nicotine, a recent study shows that among teens who are frequent smokers, 46% of girls and 30%of boys smoke to control their weight. Ramos MOS1 Max – When You’re Big, You Got to be Tough, Too With its name alone, you will know right away that this is one big smartphone and it is exactly that, with its screen measuring 6.44 inches. With its built in battery, you can expect that this can easily support your use for more than a day. But, is size everything there is to Ramos MOS1 Max or do you still have something to look out for in this particular handset? HOW TO BUILD MUSCLE AND STRENGTH WITHOUT LIFTING WEIGHTS Give yourself a break from all the heavy lifting and reap the muscle-building benefits of bodyweight exercise. How to Relieve Stress Through Music Did you know there are simple, easy ways to tackle your stress – without spending a fortune? One of the best ways to relieve stress is through music; and we’ve got the science to back it up. |
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