Six killed in Pakistan protests demanding Imran Khan's release as army deployed in capital

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government deployed the army in the capital on Tuesday amid violent protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Six people, including four paramilitary rangers and two policemen, died in clashes, with over 100 security personnel injured. Protesters, led by Khan's wife, breached roadblocks and clashed with police using slingshots, while authorities responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. The government has imposed a lockdown in Islamabad, blocking major highways and suspending cellular services. Khan, currently in prison, called for continued protests, claiming the government is trying to undermine democracy. The unrest has negatively impacted the stock market, which lost over $1.7 billion on Tuesday.