Islamabad on Edge: Thousands Detained Amid Protests for Imran Khan's Release

Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is under lockdown as the government attempts to prevent protests by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is imprisoned on numerous charges. Khan's supporters, responding to his call for a march demanding his release and fair elections, have faced roadblocks, internet shutdowns, and police resistance, including teargas and arrests. The government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been accused of a harsh response, while Khan's party, PTI, claims the protests are peaceful and demands the release of political prisoners.