Pakistani journalist charged with terrorism for Khan protest probe

TV anchor Matiullah Jan is well known critic of military's influence in politics

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A well-known journalist has been arrested after supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, took to the streets of Islamabad on Nov. 26. © Reuters

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- A Pakistani journalist investigating claims of casualties in a protest march demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan was picked up off the street on Wednesday night and charged with terrorism, according to a colleague and his lawyer.

Television host Matiullah Jan is known as a critic of the military's heavy influence in Pakistani politics.

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