PTI leader claims sit-in protest continues despite 954 arrests and economic losses in Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in protest is "still ongoing," despite nearly 1,000 arrests by police during clashes in Islamabad. The government claims the protests have caused a daily economic loss of Rs190 billion. The PTI announced a temporary suspension of its protest after violent confrontations with security forces, which included tear gas and rubber bullets. Gandapur criticized the government's response, claiming the PTI was peaceful and alleging that protesters were shot at. Data services have been restored in Islamabad, and roads are reopening as the situation stabilizes. The PTI has called for an investigation into the violence, while the government denies any state firing on protesters.