November 26, 2024: At least five people have been killed, including security personnel, and dozens more injured after violent clashes erupted between Pakistani police and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The violence followed a protest march led by Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, which started on Sunday and continued into Tuesday as the demonstrators made their way toward the capital.

The protest, organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), escalated into deadly confrontations when the protesters clashed with security forces blocking their path. On Monday evening, as the march reached the outskirts of Islamabad, the situation grew tense, and by Tuesday, protesters resumed their advance toward D-Chowk, a critical area close to several important government buildings.

According to reports, one police officer was fatally shot during the unrest, while four paratroopers were run over by the demonstrators. In total, over 100 individuals, including police officers and protesters, were injured, and numerous vehicles were set on fire amid the escalating violence.

The PTI leadership, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra Bibi, have vowed to continue their march, calling for widespread resistance against what they describe as a "stolen mandate" following Khan's ousting and arrest earlier this year. Imran Khan had called for nationwide protests, urging the public to join the movement to "break the shackles of slavery" in what he claims is a political fight for justice.

In response to the growing unrest, the government has deployed the military in Islamabad, further intensifying the already high tensions in the capital. Authorities have also taken measures to block key highways leading into the city, using shipping containers and other barricades. However, protesters have used heavy machinery to remove these obstacles, allowing their march to continue.

Provincial police chief Usman Anwar confirmed the death of one officer and reported at least 119 injuries, including 22 police vehicles set on fire. Two police officers remain in critical condition. The Pakistani government has vowed to take action to prevent the protests from spiraling further, but the situation remains volatile, with further unrest expected in the coming days.

As the protest continues, Imran Khan's supporters show no signs of backing down, promising more demonstrations and clashes with authorities in the weeks ahead.