Pakistan Army Called In to Manage Escalating Imran khan's suppoters Protests.
Thousands of Imran Khan’s supporters have marched towards Islamabad, demanding his release, despite roadblocks and tear gas. Clashes between security forces and Khan's PTI party have led to several deaths and injuries. The government has invoked Article 245, seeking military assistance if necessary. Over 4,000 protesters have been arrested, and the interior minister has urged protests to move to Sangjani. Khan, imprisoned for over a year, faces numerous criminal charges, which his party deems politically motivated.
Thousands of Imran Khan’s supporters, demanding the release of the former Prime Minister, have ignored roadblocks and tear gas to march toward the gates of Islamabad, which has been under lockdown since late Saturday.
Since Monday, clashes between security forces and Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) members have resulted in at least four paramilitary rangers and two police officers being killed, with dozens more injured, according to the interior ministry.
In response, the government has invoked Article 245, calling for military assistance if the situation worsens. Police have arrested over 4,000 protesters ahead of the march.
The country’s interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has urged opposition supporters to move their protest to Sangjani, a town on the outskirts of Islamabad.
Khan has been imprisoned for over a year and faces more than 150 criminal charges, though his PTI party claims these cases are politically driven, and Khan continues to maintain significant popularity.
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