Islamabad, August 5, 2025 — On the two-year anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest, more than 200 supporters of PTI were arrested during protests across Pakistan. Demonstrators aimed to highlight what they offered as political repression under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration.
In Lahore, chaotic clashes unfolded as police used batons and tear gas to disperse the gathering, which had drawn dozens intent on marking the somber anniversary. AP News
In Rawalpindi, law enforcement preemptively banned public gatherings—a move that resulted in multiple arrests, including that of senior PTI activist, Rehana Dar (age 73), seen being escorted into a police vehicle.
Political observers note that the crackdown underscores growing tensions between Imran Khan’s political base and the ruling PML-N government. Many also link this to diminished civil liberties amid ongoing political polarization. The Times of India
