Protests Amidst Political Turmoil: Arrests and Demonstrations Spark Nationwide Tensions

Police detained 120 activists from Pakistan's main opposition party during protests marking the second anniversary of leader Imran Khan's incarceration. Khan's party had planned large demonstrations, especially in Lahore, despite arrests and government resistance. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Khan's party and the current government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In an overnight operation, police arrested 120 activists from Pakistan's primary opposition party ahead of demonstrations on the anniversary of leader Imran Khan's imprisonment, according to security sources.

The majority of the arrests took place in Lahore, a city poised for a major protest by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, despite a strong police presence and prior detentions.

As political tensions rise, Khan calls for peaceful protests, emphasizing the need for restored democracy, against the backdrop of his ongoing legal battles and the party's significant presence in the 2024 elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)