Widespread unrest has broken out in Islamabad with large crowds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, rallying for incarcerated former Prime

The demonstrations were sparked by demands for Khan’s release from jail and the resignation of the federal government over what they call rigged general elections this year.

By Asif Shahzad, Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed on Tuesday during clashes near Pakistan's parliament between security forces and protesters who are demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.

Pakistan deployed the army amid a tense stand-off with Khan's supporters from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) pushing forward by removing hurdles on their way to Islamabad's D-Chowk venue as the government vowed to foil their attempt “even if a curfew needs to be imposed.”

Thousands of demonstrators supporting former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around Islamabad on Tuesday, killing four security service members and moving toward the center of the city.

Thousands of supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan breached roadblocks and clashed with police to converge in Islamabad as deadly protests that killed at least five people continued for a second day.

Three members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were killed during rallies in Islamabad as part of the most recent wave of political turmoil in Pakistan. Tensions between PTI members and law enforcement have escalated as a result of the protests,

At least four security personnel and one demonstrator were reportedly killed on Monday, as scores of supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan marched towards the capital Islamabad and were stopped by tear gas canisters fired by the cops.