Chowk, countering heavy police presence and internet cuts. The Islamabad high court has ordered a designated protest zone. Khan's PTI challenges the ruling coalition, claiming election fraud and facing government crackdowns.

Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on congregating in the city.

Pakistan’s capital was locked down on Saturday, swarmed by security forces with mobile internet cut as supporters of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan attempted to seize the streets in protest.