Pakistan police face allegations of excessive force against PTI protesters after violent clashes

Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party ended their protests in Islamabad after three days of violence, during which at least seven people were reported killed. The protests were led by Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, who fled as police clashed with demonstrators. PTI accused security forces of using excessive force, including live ammunition, to disperse crowds demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. A controversial incident involved a man being pushed off a cargo container by police, which was captured on video. The government denied claims of fatalities and the use of live ammunition, stating that 600 arrests were made. However, medical staff reported treating multiple gunshot wounds among protesters, with allegations of a cover-up regarding casualties.