Gandapur claims PTI sit-in continues as clashes in Islamabad lead to protest suspension

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reappeared in Mansehra on Wednesday, claiming the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in protest is still ongoing. This follows the party's announcement to suspend its Islamabad protest after clashes with security forces led to a retreat by its leaders. The PTI had mobilized over 10,000 protesters in Islamabad, facing heavy police resistance. The clashes resulted in at least two deaths and over 60 injuries. The government has denied allegations of using live ammunition against protesters, while the PTI accused security forces of brutality. Data services in Islamabad have been restored after a four-day suspension, and business activities are resuming. The PTI plans to announce a new strategy based on guidance from its imprisoned leader, Imran Khan, after assessing the situation.