Dozens Detained As Pakistan Police Halt Rally For Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan

Imran Khan's party has been severely hamstrung ahead of the February 8 poll, with rallies banned, the party symbol taken away, and dozens of candidates rejected from eligibility to stand.

Pakistani police detained at least two dozen supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan Sunday as they tried to rally in the country's biggest city ahead of elections next month.

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has been severely hamstrung ahead of the February 8 poll, with rallies banned, its party symbol taken away, and dozens of its candidates rejected from eligibility to stand.

Rights groups have warned the national and provincial elections lack credibility, with the powerful military accused of trying to influence the vote.