The 72-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician Khan refused to postpone the protest despite calls by the government.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s two sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, reached Islamabad's D Chowk for a "peaceful protest" and were arrested by police.

ISLAMABAD: Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday (Oct 4) as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who were holding an

The chief minister of Khyber-Pakhunkhwa province was held after leading protesters into the capital, Islamabad. Police said dozens of officers were injured during clashes with supporters of the jailed ex-prime minister.

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.

Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Islamabad to ensure security ahead of the protest called by Imran Khan at Islamabad's D-Chowk. Over 100 PTI workers and supporters have been arrested by the police amid tight security measures in the capital.

After directives from the ministry, army units have taken over security duties in Islamabad -- a move by the government to maintain law and order amid escalating PTI protests in the capital.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday announced that Jaishankar will go to Pakistan in his first visit to the neighbouring country to attend the high-level SCO meeting. The Pakistan government has deployed the Army ahead of the meeting to maintain security amid PTI protests.