Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.

Jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party has temporarily suspended protests after his supporters were cleared from central Islamabad in an overnight raid. At least six people have been killed in demonstrations.

Roads leading to the Pakistani capital Islamabad have reopened, after supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan called off their protest. But, with their demands still unmet and authorities showing no sign of compromise,