Police Arrest PTI Leaders Amid Protests in Islamabad

In Islamabad, police have arrested several members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, following a major rally demanding his release. The PTI claims that 13 of its leaders were detained, including party chairman Gohar Khan, while police report only four arrests. These detentions have sparked outrage within the party and among supporters, who label the actions as illegal and a sign of government fear following the protests. Clashes erupted during the rally, resulting in injuries to both police and protesters, with accusations against the police for using tear gas against peaceful demonstrators. The political situation remains tense, as the PTI continues to face challenges in its efforts to regain influence after losing power in 2022. The broader implications for political freedoms in Pakistan are under scrutiny as the legal and political landscape evolves.