Islamabad sealed ahead of Imran Khan's march against government
By Park Sae-jin
Posted : August 28, 2014, 16:02
Updated : August 28, 2014, 16:02
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and populist preacher Tahir-ul-Qadri plan to lead thousands of supporters into Islamabad over allegations of rigging in last year's general election.
The protests could destabilize the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who won a landslide victory in the election in May 2013, though the authorities have taken significant measures to try to thwart the planned protest marches, which are due to depart from the eastern city of Lahore.
By Ruchi Singh