Supporters of jailed Imran Khan push for his release, battle security forces in Islamabad

Supporters seeking the release of the imprisoned Imran Khan — the former prime minister of Pakistan — broke through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital on Tuesday and battled security forces, despite a government threat to respond with gunfire. Six people have died in the violence.

Supporters of jailed Imran Khan push for his release, battle security forces in Islamabad
Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) attend a rally demanding his release, in Islamabad, Pakistan, November 26, 2024.

Supporters seeking the release of the imprisoned Imran Khan — the former prime minister of Pakistan — broke through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital on Tuesday and battled security forces, despite a government threat to respond with gunfire. Six people have died in the violence.