Police clash with Imran Khan supporters as protests erupt in Islamabad

Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched on Islamabad, demanding his release. The capital was locked down with shipping containers blocking highways, and police clashed with protesters, resulting in injuries on both sides. This unrest follows a recent truce in Kurram, where sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia groups left at least 65 dead. The cease-fire aims to last seven days, with agreements to exchange prisoners and the deceased. Authorities restricted internet access and closed schools in response to the protests. The government accused Khan's supporters of attempting to disrupt a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.