Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are marching toward Islamabad to demand the former prime minister’s release from prison, where he has been held since 2023. The government says it will not allow the march to enter the capital, setting up a confrontation on the city’s outskirts as the column approaches.
Khan supporters march on Islamabad demanding his release
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan are marching toward Islamabad to demand his release, with the government saying it will not let the march enter the capital.
Why it matters: Another mass mobilization by Khan's movement raises the odds of street clashes in Islamabad and tests the government that has kept the former prime minister imprisoned since 2023.
Data as of Al Jazeera video newsfeed item October 10, 2026 (opened and read). Single-sourced: crowd size and government stance are Al Jazeera's reporting, pending independent corroboration.
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- Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital · Al Jazeera · 2026-10-10