Deaths, violent protests, internet shutdown: How Imran Khan's supporters have left Islamabad in chaos
FirstpostAt least seven people are dead and dozens left injured after supporters of ex-prime minister Imran Khan – who issued a ‘final call’ protest – clashed with the police in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, throw stones as police fire tear gas shell to disperse them during clashes, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. “Anyone who reaches here will be arrested.” He said the government had offered Khan’s party permission to hold a sit-in protest at an open field on Islamabad’s outskirts, adding the party’s leaders took this offer to Khan at his prison cell, but, “we haven’t yet heard back on it.” Naqvi added the protesters would not be allowed to reach outside parliament, warning the government will be forced to use “extreme” steps if they did not budge, which could include imposing curfew or calling in army troops. Supporters of imprisoned former Premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party throw stones toward police during clashes in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.