Pakistan’s capital Islamabad is witnessing major protests today as thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan flood the city demanding his release. The capital also witnessed major road closures and communications cuts as police clashed with the supporters. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Pakistani journalist Aamir Saeed Abbasi about the latest from Islamabad and what could potentially come next.
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