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Edinburgh Live
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Iona Young

Around 1,000 Edinburgh protestors gather at Scottish Parliament to support Imran Khan

Around 1,000 Edinburgh locals attended a protest at the Scottish Parliament on Sunday afternoon in support of the ousted Pakistan Prime Minister.

Imran Khan called for a public rally from supporters across the world following his removal from parliament.

Many from the Edinburgh Pakistani community gathered at parliament with signs reading 'justice is required' in support of Khan who faced a vote of no confidence in parliament this week.

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Some shared pictures of the large protest this Easter Sunday writing: "Edinburgh, Scotland right now in support of IK" and "We love Imran Khan."

People from the Pakistani communities across the world have come out to protest the ongoing situation.

Niaz Muhammad,36, attended the protests at parliament today, and told Edinburgh Live that there was "around 1,000 people" attending and "the atmosphere was great."

He said: "The protest is against the Pakistan government, there was a regime change with the help of America.

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"People don’t want new government they want new general elections."

Families, and individuals of all ages from the Edinburgh Pakistani community came out to support the ousted PM.

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