The PTI claimed that the demonstrators while protesting against the military-backed regime faced tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and stun grenades during the protest.

At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.

The government has banned rallies by imposing Section 144, a colonial-era law used to outlaw political activities, as a high-level delegation from Belarus was visiting Pakistan.

At least four security personnel and one demonstrator were reportedly killed on Monday, as scores of supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan marched towards the capital Islamabad and were stopped by tear gas canisters fired by the cops.

Pakistanis in large numbers are marching towards the capital city of Islamabad in response to the protest call issued by the party of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Pakistan's government has vowed to take every action to control the situation as the government has authorised shoot-at-sight orders.

Tens of thousands of PTI supporters marched on Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release and reversal of a constitutional amendment. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas and made arrests. The government vowed to stop the protest,