Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Police Detain PTI Workers Amid Karachi Clashes
On Sunday, police in Karachi detained over 30 PTI workers after clashes broke out near Bagh-e-Jinnah, where the party was planning a public gathering.
The clashes involved protesters beating a police officer and throwing stones at a police vehicle.
Police used shelling to disperse the crowd, and further action was threatened against those involved in the stone-pelting.
The PTI had received a non-objection certificate (NOC) from the Sindh government for the gathering, with conditions that the organisers maintain law and order and avoid provocative language.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the gathering would be historic and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Karachi.
The event is part of PTI's campaign for Imran Khan's release and the restoration of constitutional rule.
Over 30 PTI workers were detained by police in Karachi after clashes erupted near Bagh-e-Jinnah.
Protesters allegedly beat a police officer and pelted stones at a police vehicle.
Police used shelling to disperse the crowd and threatened further action against those involved in stone-pelting.
The PTI received a non-objection certificate (NOC) from the Sindh government for the gathering, with conditions on maintaining law and order.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the gathering as historic and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Karachi.
- Who
- PTI workers and police
- What
- Clashes and detentions ahead of a PTI public gathering
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Numaish Chowrangi, Karachi
- Why
- Protesters allegedly beat a police officer and pelted stones at a police vehicle
- Date
- Sunday
- Location
- Numaish Chowrangi, Karachi
- Number of Detained Workers
- Over 30
- Event
- PTI public gathering at Bagh-e-Jinnah
- Conditions for NOC
- Organisers responsible for law and order, no provocative language or sectarian statements
- PTI's Objective
- Mobilise support for Imran Khan's release and restoration of constitutional rule
