Thousands of Imran Khan supporters start march to Pakistani capital, party says
Summary
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have begun a march toward Islamabad to demand the jailed former prime minister’s release. Pakistani authorities have deployed heavy security and vowed to block the rally as tensions rise between Khan’s party and the government.
Key Points
- Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have started a long march toward Islamabad.
- The rally began in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is being led by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
- The government says it will not allow the marchers into the capital and has deployed police and paramilitary forces.
- Talks collapsed amid disputes over a counter-terrorism policy and broader tensions between PTI and Pakistan’s leadership.
