Clashes erupt in Islamabad as police confront Imran Khan's supporters

Clashes erupted in Islamabad as security forces confronted thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters demanding Khan's release, who are defying a government lockdown. The government reported one police officer killed and nine critically injured amid ongoing violence. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, continues to organize protests despite a two-month ban on public gatherings and heavy police presence in the capital. Khan, jailed since August 2023, is facing multiple legal challenges. His supporters are protesting against alleged election rigging and a recent constitutional amendment that increases government control over the courts.