Four security personnel have been killed as supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan forced their way into the capital, Islamabad. Thousands of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party members defied a police lockdown, breaking through barricades and tear gas to demand his release ahead of a court hearing on terrorism charges.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the protests, labelling them “extremism” rather than peaceful demonstrations. His office confirmed that the four security officials were killed when a vehicle rammed into them during the unrest. Reports also suggest a civilian and a police officer may have died in separate incidents, though these remain unconfirmed.
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The protest followed two days of clashes as PTI supporters advanced towards the capital, despite a two-month ban on public gatherings imposed last week. The government has threatened a forceful response, but tensions continue to escalate.
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