Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan called for tens of thousands of his supporters in the northwestern city of Peshawar to gather in the capital, Islamabad, to demand elections. The coalition government led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif promised to block Khan’s action, describing the rally as an attempt to “divide the country and incite chaos”. “No one should be allowed to besiege the capital and dictate its terms,” said Interior Minister Rana. Entry and exit points on highways leading to the capital have been blocked by police around Peshawar, Lahore and Multan. Islamabad police also announced that intense security measures were taken. Despite all the measures, Khan’s supporters poured into the streets to reach the capital, and at some points clashes broke out between the police and the protesters. Some groups, on the other hand, broke through the barricades and reached the borders of the capital.

Khan and his supporters demand that elections be held this year, not in 2023 as planned.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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