PTI protests escalate in Islamabad as government rejects alternative site for rally

Imran Khan's party, PTI, is facing a standoff with the government as protests continue in Islamabad. PTI demands the release of political prisoners and has rejected a government proposal to move their protest from D-Chowk to a suburban area. Violence has escalated, with reports of security personnel deaths and injuries during clashes. The government has deployed the army to maintain order, and mobile data services remain suspended. PTI claims that security forces used live ammunition against protesters, resulting in fatalities. Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife, has vowed to remain at D-Chowk until her husband is released. The situation remains tense, with both sides refusing to compromise on their positions amid ongoing protests and heavy police presence.