PESHAWAR/ ISLAMABAD:
As protests against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s arrestentered the second day, the federal government requisitioned army troops tomaintain law and order in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
At least five protestors have been reported dead as the protests turnedviolent, with several others injured. At least three policemen were alsoseriously injured in clashes with PTI supporters in Peshawar.
Officials at Edhi Foundation reported two deaths in Lahore while anotherthree were reported in Peshawar.
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According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the armytroops’ deployment has been requested under Article 245 of the Constitutionand Section 4(3)(ii) of Anti Terrorism Act 1997.
