Pakistan on the boil as Imran Khan supporters clash with police - See PICS
Imran Khan arrest: A heavy contingent of Punjab Rangers joined the police personnel near Imran Khan's Zaman Park residence here on Wednesday.
Imran Khan arrest: Pakistani police and supporters of Imran Khan fought pitched battles outside the former prime minister's Zaman Park residence in Lahore on Tuesday, wounding several on both sides, ahead of his expected arrest, a government spokesman and witnesses said. The impasse between Imran Khan's supporters and police continued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. See pictures.
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A police officer fires a tear gas shell to disperse the supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, during clashes ahead of Khan's possible arrest outside his home, in Lahore, Pakistan March 14, 2023. Pic: Reuters
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan chant slogans as they protest, ahead of Khan's possible arrest in Lahore, in Karachi, Pakistan March 14, 2023. Pic: Reuters
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, set a fire to block the road during clashes with police ahead of Khan's possible arrest outside his home, in Lahore, Pakistan March 14, 2023. Pic: Reuters
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan react amid jet of water canon fired by police to disperse them during clashes, ahead of Khan's possible arrest outside his home, in Lahore, Pakistan March 14, 2023. Pic: Reuters
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan chant slogans as they protest, ahead of Khan's possible arrest in Lahore, in Peshawar, Pakistan March 14, 2023. Pic: Reuters
A riot police officer helps his injured colleague while others shield themselves from stones thrown by supporters of former Prime Ministry Imran Khan during clashes outside Khan''s residence, in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Pic: PTI
A police officer fires a tear gas shell to disperse the supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, during clashes ahead of Khan's possible arrest outside his home, in Lahore, Pakistan March 14, 2023.