Islamabad under siege as Imran Khan supporters demand his release | Photos

Updated On Nov 26, 2024 03:41 pm IST

Amid the fierce protests over Imran Khan's release, four paramilitary troops were killed and cops resorted to tear gas shelling to disperse the agitating crowd.

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Police in Islamabad resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesting supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who are demanding his release from jail. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 03:41 pm IST

Police in Islamabad resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesting supporters of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who are demanding his release from jail. (AFP)

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At least four paramilitary troops were killed during the protests in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the "extremism" and said that the bloodshed was aimed at achieving "evil political designs".(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 03:41 pm IST

At least four paramilitary troops were killed during the protests in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the "extremism" and said that the bloodshed was aimed at achieving "evil political designs".(REUTERS)

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Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaaf (PTI)'s supporters broke through several security barriers on the roads and removed shipping containers placed to block their way. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaaf (PTI)'s supporters broke through several security barriers on the roads and removed shipping containers placed to block their way. (AP)

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Ignoring the government's threat to respond with gunfire, Imran Khan's supporters fought with the security forces and wounded many to continue their rally demanding the ex-PM's release. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ignoring the government's threat to respond with gunfire, Imran Khan's supporters fought with the security forces and wounded many to continue their rally demanding the ex-PM's release. (AP)

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Khan's supporters called for the Shehbaz Sharif-led government's resignation, vandalized several vehicles during protests, and even set ablaze a police kiosk.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Khan's supporters called for the Shehbaz Sharif-led government's resignation, vandalized several vehicles during protests, and even set ablaze a police kiosk.(AFP)

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As Pakistani forces continue to battle against Khan's supporters, authorities have said that the ex-Prime minister's release can only be ordered by the courts. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 03:41 pm IST

As Pakistani forces continue to battle against Khan's supporters, authorities have said that the ex-Prime minister's release can only be ordered by the courts. (AFP)

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Khan's supporters and his party PTI has claimed that the more than 150 criminal cases, for which the ex-PM is in jail, are all politically motivated. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 03:41 pm IST

Khan's supporters and his party PTI has claimed that the more than 150 criminal cases, for which the ex-PM is in jail, are all politically motivated. (AP)

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