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Pakistan locks down Imran Khan’s home province
The government has taken control of the region led by the former prime minister’s party, leading to arrests and high tension.
Police and security forces on the streets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.
By John Doe
Reporting from Pakistan 
Oct. 14, 2026, 2:23 a.m. - an hour ago
Things are getting very tense in Pakistan. The government has essentially taken control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This is a province where the party of former prime minister Imran Khan is in charge.
To keep control, the government has started a lockdown. This means they are limiting how people can move around and communicate. They have also started arresting local leaders who belong to Khan’s party, known as the PTI.
The area is considered a stronghold for Imran Khan, meaning it is where he has his most loyal supporters. By taking over the region, the federal government is trying to stop Khan’s party from organizing against them.
Experts are worried this could backfire. Instead of calming things down, these tough tactics might make people even angrier. It could lead to more protests or even violence in the streets.
Imran Khan’s party says this move is unfair and a way to silence them. They are vowing to fight back against the government's takeover. For now, the region remains on edge as security forces keep a tight grip on the situation.
Source: BBC
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