Clashes Erupt in Pakistan as Police Confront Imran Khan Supporters Tensions have escalated in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city as police resorted to firing tear gas at supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned on corruption charges. The confrontation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing standoff between Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and the government. The PTI has been staging protests and demonstrations across the country, demanding Khan's release and an end to what they claim is the persecution of their leader. The situation in Rawalpindi has raised concerns about the potential for further violence and instability in the region.
Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi.