Protests erupt in Islamabad as supporters demand release of Imran Khan

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched into Islamabad on Tuesday, breaching security barricades and clashing with police. Authorities imposed a lockdown and internet blackouts to prevent the protests, which Khan had called for. Protesters, led by Khan's wife and party officials, aimed to hold a sit-in near parliament. They faced tear gas and roadblocks, with reports of violence resulting in injuries and at least one death among police and demonstrators. The protests are fueled by demands for Khan's release and opposition to a recent constitutional amendment that increases government power over judicial appointments. Khan's supporters claim the February elections were unfair, intensifying tensions between his party and the current government.