Grenell calls for Imran Khan's release as PTI protests escalate in Islamabad

Richard Grenell, a former US official, has called for the release of Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who has been in jail since August 2023. His statement comes amid ongoing protests in Islamabad by PTI supporters. Thousands of PTI protesters have gathered in Islamabad, demanding Khan's release and protesting against what they call an "illegal" incarceration. They also oppose the upcoming general elections and recent constitutional changes. Authorities have responded with a security lockdown, blocking access to the city and clashing with protesters. Reports indicate that law enforcement used tear gas to disperse crowds at the protest site.