Pakistan lifts lockdown in Islamabad after clashes with Imran Khan supporters
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Pakistan has lifted a four-day lockdown in Islamabad after clashes with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Authorities used tear gas and fired into the air to disperse the crowds demanding Khan's release from prison. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that all roads are now open. The protests escalated when thousands of Khan's supporters broke through barriers and entered a high-security area, leading to violent confrontations with security forces. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and other leaders fled the scene as tensions rose. Khan has been imprisoned for over a year and faces numerous criminal charges, which his party claims are politically motivated.