What's happened
Police crackdown on protests following alleged rigging in Pakistan's election
Why it matters
The warning by Pakistan police against illegal gatherings following protests over alleged election rigging is significant as it reflects the political uncertainty and tensions in the country.
What the papers say
The Japan Times emphasizes the warning by Pakistan police against illegal gatherings and the political uncertainty, while Gulf News focuses on the use of tear gas to disperse protests and the warning of strict action against unlawful assemblies. South China Morning Post highlights the claims by PTI leaders of election manipulation and the colonial-era law banning public gatherings.
How we got here
The recent Pakistan election saw independent candidates, most linked to Imran Khan's PTI party, taking the most seats in the polls, leading to political uncertainty as rival parties negotiate possible coalitions.
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Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi HI PP is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
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Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million. It is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres.