Khan’s supporters, responding to his call for a sit-in near the parliament in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, marched into the city, pressing for his release and the government’s resignation. The protests has been going on for the last two days, the demonstrations escalated into violent clashes, resulting in the deaths of four security officers. The government reported additional casualties during the protests, including one police officer killed and nine others critically injured.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused the demonstrators of being responsible for the fatalities, claiming that the troops were run over by vehicles within a convoy of protesters. However, the interior ministry did not identify the individuals involved.In response to the growing unrest, ministry warned that a curfew might be imposed, with troops potentially deployed to stop the marchers.
The Islamabad city administration had enforced a two-month ban on public gatherings the previous week, but thousands defied the restrictions. Protesters broke through police blockades and braved tear gas to enter the city.
Aligned with Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, the protesters have demanded his release ahead of an upcoming court hearing on terrorism charges. The PTI party has yet to address the government’s allegations.
Imran Khan, ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote, has been imprisoned since 2023. He was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on corruption charges tied to the Al-Qadir Trust, a trust he co-owns with his wife, Bushra Bibi. Facing over 150 criminal charges, Khan’s party claims the allegations are politically motivated, while authorities insist only the courts can decide his fate.
Since Friday, law enforcement has detained over 4,000 of Khan’s supporters, suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas, and closed all educational institutions.
The capital has been under lockdown since Saturday, with intermittent mobile internet disruptions and over 20,000 police officers deployed, equipped with riot shields and batons. The government accused the demonstrators of attempting to disrupt a state visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who began a three-day trip on Monday.
Sharif condemned the unrest, describing it as "extremism" rather than a peaceful demonstration.
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