Pakistan’s Economy Is Reeling From a Year of Political Turmoil

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—A year of political instability that led up to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan this week has crippled Pakistan’s economy, plunged millions into poverty and left the country at the edge of default.

The deadly protests, detention of top members of his party and deployment of troops since his arrest will likely accelerate that economic descent. More than 3,500 of Mr. Khan’s supporters were arrested this week, police say.