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Pakistan PM orders roundup of pro-Khan violent protesters

Authorities in Pakistan have three days to identify and arrest protesters over acts of violence triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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10 May
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11 May
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12 May
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15 May
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16 May
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28 May
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23 May
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23 May
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29 May
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7 Aug
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9 Aug
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