Pakistan government

Pakistani authorities have instructed hospitals across the country to clear bed space in preparation for a possible 'mass casualty incident'. The directive comes as tensions rise around protests linked to the detention of Imran Khan's sisters, raising fears of a violent crackdown on demonstrators. Critics view the order as a sign the government expects significant unrest or casualties in coming days.

Pakistan has called in the army and suspended mobile internet services in multiple cities as protests by Imran Khan's PTI party escalate. The shutdown of mobile networks has disrupted communications for millions, while the deployment of troops signals the government's escalation in handling the unrest. Commentators, including journalist Mansoor Ali Khan, are questioning the scale of the crackdown and its impact on civil liberties.