The Pakistani government’s crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters has raised serious concerns about state violence and suppression of dissent. PTI claims that eight of its protesters were killed during clashes in Islamabad, though the government denies using live ammunition. The protesters, led by Bushra Bibi, wife of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, were demanding his release and free elections. Thousands marched to Islamabad but were met with tear gas, water cannons, and mass arrests, with 139 detained.

The protests were part of PTI’s campaign against alleged election rigging and state overreach. Imran Khan, who remains the central opposition figure despite being imprisoned on controversial charges, has accused the government of silencing dissent. Roads in Islamabad were blocked with containers, schools shut, and internet services suspended as the capital turned into a fortress.

A midnight raid on protesters further escalated tensions, with reports of excessive force used to disperse crowds. The PTI claims fatalities among supporters, but the government denies the accusations. This violent response highlights the ruling coalition’s desperation to maintain power by suppressing opposition voices.

Imran Khan’s removal from office in 2022 and subsequent imprisonment have only strengthened his support base. Despite being banned from elections, PTI-backed independent candidates performed strongly in February’s elections, underscoring widespread dissatisfaction with the current government.

The government’s heavy-handed tactics and allegations of human rights violations have drawn criticism from political analysts and activists. Protesters demanding accountability were met with repression, undermining Pakistan’s democratic foundations. The deaths and arrests during the protests mark a troubling escalation in the country’s political crisis.

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