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Thousands march in Pakistan to demand Imran Khan’s release
Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party are marching towards Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, to demand his release.
The march began on Sunday after talks between the party and the government failed to reach agreement.
Khan has been in prison since August 2023 and faces charges including corruption and treason, which he and his legal team reject as politically motivated.
His supporters and family say his health is in critical condition, and his lawyers say he has lost significant vision in one eye.
The government says it will not let the march enter Islamabad because of security concerns.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the party to cancel the march and resume talks, and warned that protests could harm the economy.
The government says it will take measures to maintain peace and protect people and property.
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marched towards Islamabad on Saturday, demanding his release.
The government said it would not allow the march to enter the capital, citing security concerns.
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party began the march last Sunday after talks with the government reached an impasse.
Khan has been in jail since August 2023 and faces charges including corruption and treason.
His supporters and family have warned that his health is deteriorating, while his lawyers say he has lost significant vision in his right eye.
- Who
- Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, including members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
- What
- They marched towards Islamabad to demand Khan’s release. The government said it would not allow them to enter the capital.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026; the march began the previous Sunday.
- Where
- Towards Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.
- Why
- The supporters are demanding Khan’s release and expressing anti-government sentiment. They also cite concerns about his health.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters
Pakistani government
March
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters
Supporters marched towards Islamabad to demand Khan’s release.
Pakistani government
The government said it would not allow the march to enter the capital, citing security concerns.
Khan’s imprisonment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters
PTI accuses the government of keeping Khan in prison through politically motivated convictions.
Pakistani government
The government rejects the accusation.
The federal government will take all possible measures to maintain peace and promote public development in the province.
We will not allow this to happen. The law will take its course. Protecting the lives and property of the people is our responsibility, and we will ensure this by all means.
We are ready.
The march was originally scheduled to take place.
Talks between the government and PTI reached an impasse in the early hours, and the march began.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged PTI to call off the march and return to negotiations.
Thousands of Khan supporters marched towards Islamabad.
- Marchers
- Thousands of Imran Khan supporters
- Destination
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Party
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
- Khan in jail since
- August 2023
- March originally scheduled
- September 27
Sources
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