Pakistan's Imran Khan supporters protest arrest, army called in

More leaders of former PM's party detained amid violence, internet disruptions

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A supporter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan throws stones at police in Peshawar on May 10, during a protest against Khan's arrest. © Reuters

ADNAN AAMIR, Contributing writer

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan on Wednesday faced a second day of turmoil over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as enraged supporters protested, internet services were disrupted and authorities widened their dragnet to detain other members of Khan's party.

In Punjab, where Khan resides and a hot spot for unrest, the Interior Ministry approved the deployment of the army to restore law and order. Another province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was also requesting military assistance.

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