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Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates

The security forces' action came after authorities demanded that Khan hand over dozens of protesters believed to have been among those who smashed and set fire to army installations last week.

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces surrounded the home of the former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Thursday, in a further escalation of a political crisis that has gripped the country for over a year.

The security forces' action came after Punjab Interim Information Minister Amir Mir demanded Khan hand over dozens of "" he alleged Khan was harboring — protesters authorities believe

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