Pakistani authorities arrested over 4,000 supporters of Imran Khan, including five parliamentarians, ahead of a rally demanding the release of the former prime minister from prison, where he has been held for over a year.

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan are defying a lockdown, tear gas and widespread arrests to head to the capital to demand his release

Hundreds of Imran Khan's supporters marched towards Islamabad, demanding his release. Authorities imposed a security lockdown, leading to clashes. Khan's wife vowed to continue the protest until his release.