Tensions Escalate in Pakistan as Imran Khan Supporters Clash with Authorities

Pakistani police used tear gas to disperse thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they attempted to enter Islamabad to demand his release. The demonstrators, defying a ban on rallies, clashed with police, resulting in injuries and at least one officer's death. The government is negotiating with Khan's party to prevent further violence, while authorities have arrested over 4,000 supporters and blocked roads to hinder the protest. Khan, imprisoned since 2022, faces numerous criminal charges, which his party claims are politically motivated.