Imran Khan’s fourth‑year imprisonment sparks nationwide PTI protests; over 100 supporters arrested as political tensions simmer.

Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, entered his fourth year of imprisonment on Monday, following a verdict issued in 2023. Thousands of supporters from the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf party gathered in cities across the country to protest the detention and demand Khan’s release. Police detained more than 100 protesters during the demonstrations, with arrests occurring near major city centres. The scene shows the political tension still simmering as the government holds the former leader in custody.