Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.

Pakistani security forces pushed a protester off a 25-foot tall stack of shipping containers as they were accused of opening fire on supporters of Imran Khan at a huge demonstration in Islamabad.

Roads leading to the Pakistani capital Islamabad have reopened, after supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan called off their protest. But, with their demands still unmet and authorities showing no sign of compromise,