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WorldPublished: 6 August 2026 at 00:52

Clashes in Rawalpindi as police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters

Police in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on the anniversary of his imprisonment.

Pakistani police have used tear gas against supporters of detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi. The incident occurred on the anniversary of Khan's imprisonment.

According to video footage broadcast by Al Jazeera, protesters had gathered to show solidarity with the incarcerated politician. Security forces responded by firing tear gas, leading to clashes.

Imran Khan, a former prime minister, is currently in custody. His supporters have held repeated demonstrations demanding his release. Further details about the incident are still emerging, and no official statement has been issued yet.

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