Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, who was leading the protest, and other demonstrators fled in vehicles when police pushed back against the rallygoers following clashes in which at least seven people were killed.

Thousands of people demanding the release of the former prime minister marched on Islamabad before fleeing amid a crackdown by authorities.

Pakistani security forces initiated an operation to disperse Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad. Thousands protested for Khan's release in a 'do-or-die' protest that killed 2 PTI supporters and 4 security personnel.