Pakistan, Dec. 23 -- Protests broke out in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Monday after Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku was indicted for alleged corruption. Citizens demanded accountability, throwing petrol bombs at the government building while police stood by in riot gear, maintaining order without retaliation.

The allegations accuse Balluku and several officials of using state funds to benefit private companies in major road, bridge, and tunnel projects. Balluku denied wrongdoing last month, calling the claims "half-truths and lies," and pledged full cooperation with the judiciary. Parliament must now vote on lifting her immunity.

Tensions have risen as the Special Prosecution Office seeks Balluku's arrest, citing embezzlement wo...