The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party protests for the release of former premier Imran Khan were suspended following a violent crackdown in Islamabad. The clashes reportedly resulted in multiple deaths and injuries,

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

PTI also claimed that eight of its workers have allegedly been killed, though police claimed that six people, including four paramilitary forces, have died in the protest.