ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's government is ramping up its battle to quash support for jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan with a rarely used legal weapon that could push his party into the political wilderness.
Islamabad uses new weapon in legal battle against popular jailed politician

Pakistani Rangers in riot gear stand guard alongside a road to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Nov. 26. © Reuters
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's government is ramping up its battle to quash support for jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan with a rarely used legal weapon that could push his party into the political wilderness.