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PTI Plans Global Protests on August 5 Amid Imran Khan Crackdown
Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, is in jail and his party, PTI, wants people to protest on August 5.
He says it’s a choice between freedom or death.
His sister Aleema says some party members are scared of being arrested, so she asks supporters to show they’re ready.
PTI plans protests in Pakistan and in several UK cities.
They also say the military and media are trying to split the opposition.
PTI plans worldwide protests on Aug 5 to mark three years of Imran Khan’s detention.
Imran Khan urges supporters to choose ‘freedom or death’ and defy the crackdown.
Aleema Khanum warns that intimidation may lower turnout and urges mobilization.
Protests will take place in Pakistan and UK cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Glasgow.
PTI accuses military intelligence of sowing divisions and media of censorship.
- Who
- Imran Khan, Aleema Khanum, PTI supporters
- What
- Call for protests on August 5 to oppose government crackdown
- Where
- Pakistan and UK cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Glasgow
- When
- August 5, 2026
- Why
- To protest Imran Khan’s imprisonment and demand freedom
Key facts
- Event
- PTI Global Protests
- Date
- August 5, 2026
- Organizer
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
- Target
- Imran Khan's detention
- Locations
- Pakistan, United Kingdom (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Glasgow)
Quotes
Aleema Khanum
Sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, spokesperson for PTI
“Aleema said Khan had urged party workers and supporters not to be deterred by the continuing crackdown and to mobilise for demonstrations planned on August 5”
news18.com
Sources
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