Pakistan is currently experiencing significant public unrest as followers of former Prime Minister Imran Khan launch protests targeting Army Chief Asim Munir. The demonstrations, concentrated near Adiala Jail and spreading into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), are a vocal outcry for Imran Khan’s release and an indictment of alleged heavy-handed tactics by Munir’s command. Initial reports describe protesters outside the jail facing aggressive measures, including the use of chemical-laced water, with no immediate government comment. The escalating protests signal deep-seated dissatisfaction with the current political climate. Furthermore, Imran Khan’s sons have raised alarm bells, claiming their father is imprisoned in a ‘death cell.’ The movement has extended to POK, where thousands are participating in rallies against pervasive electricity deficits, internet shutdowns, and perceived exploitation, highlighting the flow of essential resources to mainland Pakistan. Internationally, India has voiced its condemnation of Pakistan’s domestic situation at the UN Security Council, denouncing it as a ‘constitutional coup’ and underscoring the potential global consequences.
