paldobet Pakistan police clash with supporters of former PM Khan in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday (Oct 4) as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on congregating in the city.

Authorities had sealed off Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services to prevent the gathering, with the city on high alert in the lead-up to a series of high-level diplomatic events, including a visit from the India foreign minister, scheduled over the next two weeks.

Shipping containers blocked entry points to Islamabadpaldobet, guarded by large numbers of police and paramilitary troops.

Security personnel detain supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf during a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.(AP Photo/W.K. Yousafzai)

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