Pakistan police break up major anti-government demonstration - Los Angeles Times

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Pakistan police break up major anti-government demonstration - Los Angeles Times

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Authorities also banned public gatherings in two key provinces and blocked major roads into Islamabad, the capital, with barriers and paramilitary vehicles. "The government has resorted to raiding the houses of the leaders of political parties," said Farooq Tariq, an official with the Labor ...

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Police Pounce On Pakistani Protests
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines — ... could serve as a focal point for terrorists and otherwise endanger property and lives. Authorities also banned public gatherings in two key provinces and blocked major roads into Islamabad, the capital, with barriers and paramilitary vehicles. “The government has resorted to raiding the houses of the leaders of political parties,” said Farooq Tariq, an official with the Labor Party. “I’ve been underground for the last three days.” Read more READ THE WHOLE ITEMRelated ...

Police Pounce on Pakistani Protests
The Hollywood Liberal — ... Asif Ali Zardari contends that public gatherings could serve as a focal point for terrorists and otherwise endanger property and lives. Authorities also banned public gatherings in two key provinces and blocked major roads into Islamabad, the capital, with barriers and paramilitary vehicles.“The government has resorted to raiding the houses of the leaders of political parties,” said Farooq Tariq, an official with the Labor Party. “I’ve been underground for the last three days.” Read more ...