Widespread unrest has broken out in Islamabad with large crowds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, rallying for incarcerated former Prime

The demonstrations were sparked by demands for Khan’s release from jail and the resignation of the federal government over what they call rigged general elections this year.

Clashes broke out when protesters demanding the release of Imran Khan entered the capital late Monday, dodging the efforts by government stop the massive stir.

Pakistan deployed the army amid a tense stand-off with Khan's supporters from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) pushing forward by removing hurdles on their way to Islamabad's D-Chowk venue as the government vowed to foil their attempt “even if a curfew needs to be imposed.”

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan have breached a lockdown in the capital Islamabad to demand his release.

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, faces over 200 legal cases following his government's dismissal. Amid burgeoning protests by his party, PTI, leaders met him in jail to discuss strategies.

Thousands of demonstrators supporting former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around Islamabad on Tuesday, killing four security service members and moving toward the center of the city.

At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.

Thousands of supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan breached roadblocks and clashed with police to converge in Islamabad as deadly protests that killed at least five people continued for a second day.