**Unrest Erupts in Pakistan Amidst Imran Khan's Imprisonment**

Recent protests showcase increasing violence in the capital, raising questions about government response and civil unrest.

As anger surges across Pakistan, violent confrontations have erupted between supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and security forces. Over recent days, thousands rallied in Islamabad, demanding Khan’s release, echoing his journey from sports icon to a prominent anti-corruption figure. This latest turmoil represents one of the most intense series of protests since his ousting in 2022.

On Tuesday, the situation escalated significantly, prompting government officials to call in the army, granting them the authority to engage protesters after the deaths of six security personnel. Demonstrators, largely from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, resorted to throwing stones and utilizing makeshift weapons as they confronted police, who retaliated with rubber bullets and tear gas.

Images capture the desperation on both sides, with supporters fighting back fiercely, and the atmosphere in the capital has devolved into chaos as streets became battlegrounds. Supporting protests reached as far out as Hasan Abdal in Punjab, where clashes with police were also reported. Officials established barricades using shipping containers in their efforts to control the crowds, reflecting the state’s struggle to maintain order amid escalating violence.

The protests, powered by social media mobilization, underscore the depth of public sentiment surrounding Khan’s imprisonment and his significance to many Pakistanis. As the turmoil continues, the dynamics of power and civil rights remain in a precarious balance, leaving the nation at a crossroads as it grapples with its governance and approach to dissent.