Soldiers were ordered to defend government buildings with gunfire if needed, as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded his release from prison.

Pakistani security forces pushed a protester off a 25-foot tall stack of shipping containers as they were accused of opening fire on supporters of Imran Khan at a huge demonstration in Islamabad. The former prime minister’s aides claimed dozens of people died and hundreds were injured during chaotic scenes on Tuesday night in the heart of the

As the situation worsened in Pakistan's capital Islamabad amid fierce protests demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the government asked the army to intervene.