Khan Supporters Rally Before Election Despite Legal Troubles and Clashes with Police
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Supporters of Imran Khan held large rallies across Pakistan days before the election, some of which turned violent when police cracked down. Khan has been jailed on charges his party says are politically motivated.
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In Karachi, a massive PTI rally ended in clashes with police who used tear gas and batons. Over two dozen supporters were arrested.
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The PTI party accuses the caretaker government of attempting to sabotage their election campaign through obstruction and censorship.
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Khan's rival Nawaz Sharif is expected to secure the most parliamentary seats with his PML-N party. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of the PPP aims to attract Khan's supporters.
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Khan faces over 170 cases against him since his ouster as PM in 2022. He was disqualified from the election in August due to a corruption conviction.