Clashes erupt in Islamabad as PTI supporters demand Imran Khan's release and government resignation
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Clashes erupted in Islamabad as thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters protested for the release of jailed founder Imran Khan and the resignation of the current government. The protests were sparked by Khan's call for a sit-in. The government has responded by blocking major roads with shipping containers and deploying police and paramilitary forces in riot gear. Mobile internet services are down, and gatherings have been banned in Islamabad and Punjab. During the protests, both police and protesters reported injuries. The interior ministry confirmed four deaths among paramilitary members due to a vehicle incident during the protests. Protesters aim to gather at D-Chowk, a historic site for political rallies.