Pakistan police arrest hundreds in crackdown on Imran Khan supporters in Islamabad

Police in Islamabad conducted a midnight operation to disperse protesters supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ending a sit-in that began on November 24. About 450 protesters were arrested, with more expected as authorities aim to restore order. The crackdown followed violent clashes between Khan's supporters and law enforcement, resulting in the deaths of six security personnel. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that roads would reopen and services would be restored by morning, while PTI leaders reportedly fled the scene. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, condemned the police action as a "massacre" and accused the government of using excessive force. They claimed hundreds were killed and called for international condemnation of the crackdown.