KARACHI, Feb. 9 -- Police on Sunday arrested Jamaat-e-Islami leaders Karachi's acting chief Muslim Pervaiz, Sindh Assembly member Muhammad Farooq and several other party leaders during a press conference held outside the Election Commission of Pakistan's Sindh office.

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According to Jamaat-e-Islami, the arrests took place while party leaders were addressing a peaceful press conference, with police intervening before the briefing could conclude. The party described the action as an unjustified crackdown on political activity and freedom of expression.

JI officials said police also ordered the closure of nearby shops and hotels in the area. Among those detained were distri...