Supporters of Imran Khan's PTI clashed with police in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, demanding his release. The government deployed the army in Islamabad for security ahead of an SCO summit. Significant arrests and violent clashes were reported amidst the ongoing protests.

The call for protest was given by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party founder Khan, who has been lodged at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for more than a year.

Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on congregating in the city.

Pakistani authorities on Friday deployed the army in the capital for two weeks as violent protesters who support jailed former prime minister Imran Khan clashed with police after they were blocked from entering the city.

The chief minister of Khyber-Pakhunkhwa province was held after leading protesters into the capital, Islamabad. Police said dozens of officers were injured during clashes with supporters of the jailed ex-prime minister.

Pakistan Army deployed in Islamabad amid protests by Imran Khan's supporters ahead of SCO summit. Authorities impose Section 144, block roads, and suspend services to prevent protest escalation.