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.

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…