Clashes erupted between police and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan near Islamabad, leaving one officer dead and 124 injured. The unrest stems from protests demanding Khan’s release from prison, where he has been held since August. Police used tear gas and blocked roads to prevent demonstrators from entering the capital.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the violence, vowing to punish those responsible. Khan’s wife, Bushra Khan, urged supporters to continue their march, declaring in a video message, “This is not just about my husband but about the country and its leader.” Authorities banned gatherings in Islamabad and restricted communication services to contain the situation.