Thousands defy Pakistan police in support of Imran Khan | BBC News

Thousands of opposition protesters have converged on Pakistan's heavily-barricaded capital, demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

The convoy - which is aiming for a square in the centre of Islamabad - has clashed with security forces, who have been firing tear gas and rubber bullets at the marchers in an attempt to disperse them.

According to the prime minister's office, four paramilitary soldiers have been killed in a hit-and-run, which it has blamed on Khan's supporters. This has not been independently verified.

Khan has been held in prison for more than a year, facing a slew of charges and sentences which he alleges are politically motivated.



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[amazingearth]

Internet has been disrupting from the past 2 days, vpns blocked, mobile phone service blocked, roads blocked!!
Time has come for the Pakistani people to end this brutal regime

[pd]

He is not the former PM. He is the legitimate PM.

[adamharris]

Remove the current unlawful government in Pakistan led by a corrupt PM, Shahbaz Shareef

[SaifUllah-mbwm]

Thousands is a understatement. The people have spoken.

[FaisalMatloob-yi]

Madam they are not in thousands۔they are approximately near about 4to 5 lacs peoples of Pakistan

[khani]

The silence of mainstream media on human rights violations in Pakistan is deeply alarming. Widespread abuses, including enforced disappearances, censorship, and political oppression, go largely unreported. By ignoring these atrocities, the media enables further injustice and shields perpetrators from accountability. This criminal silence not only betrays the victims but also undermines the core principles of press freedom and democracy. It is imperative for journalists and media outlets to amplify suppressed voices and expose these violations to the world.

[GleeFulNest]

International media should raise its voice against the unethical actions of the Pakistani government and the firing on peaceful protests.

[abushauzabmughal]

I request BBC to raise his voice in favor of Pakistan and Imran Khan

[AbdulHadi-pizk]

*Correction they're more than 6 lacks approximately according to the vehicle counts

[omarjohn]

It’s against Dynastic rule who’re living in London ruling in Pakistan 😢😢😢

[amanmastoi]

Remove the current unlawful government in Pakistan

[syedimam]

No unreasonable demand is being asked from government. Citizens are simply asking for justice!

[nigel]

Praying for your release Imran brother ✝️

[MrNavid]

The protestors are peaceful and calm, but the state institutions are oppressing them. Peaceful protest is the constitutional right of every citizen but the state is trying to suppress this right.

[blackxdeft]

🌍 World: Countries have Militaries
🇵🇰Pakistan: Military have the Country.

[malikmumtaz]

IMRAN KHAN IS SENSIER HONEST AND GREAT POLITICAL LEADER IN PAKISTAN AND 85%PAKISTANI POPULATIONS LIKES TO IMRAN KHAN AS A PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN. WE NO NEEDS CRUPT POLITICAL MAFIAS NOON LEAGUE PEEPALS PARTY AND FAZLUREHMAN MAFIAS

[Itscutejatt]

*_‎صَلَّی اللہُ عَلَیہِ وَآلہ وَسَلّم ♡_*

[fahmad]

From the river to the sea, Pakistan will be free ❤

[MohdWajid-nvmv]

Great leader of Pakistan historical imran Khan ❤

[brandon]

I can't think of any British politician the public would defend like this 🙃