Pakistan implicates more opposition figures under anti-terror law
More opposition figures in Pakistan have been implicated under the country's anti-terrorism law as a political showdown continues.
Why it matters
Use of terrorism laws against political rivals raises concerns about democratic space in Pakistan.
Background
Pakistan's politics have been polarised since former PM Imran Khan was ousted in 2022 and later jailed. His supporters say cases against opposition figures are politically motivated, which authorities deny.
Sources
- NPR ↗Oct 18, 5:00 PM ET
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