Pakistan on trial – a pictorial overview

After Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was taken into custody from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) yesterday (Tuesday), the PTI supporters condemned the action and protests were held across the country.

There have been clashes between the protesters and the law enforcement officials since yesterday. Below are some of the images showcasing the post-arrest violence that occurred in different parts of the country.

PTI supporters block a highway, during a protest against Khan’s arrest, in Karachi on Tuesday. — Reuters

A woman gestures next to a burning police vehicle during a protest by the PTI supporters in Karachi. — Reuters

Police fire tear gas shells towards PTI party activists and supporters in Karachi on Tuesday. — AFP

A view of a house in cantonment area, which was set afire by protesters after Imran Khan’s arrest in Lahore on Wednesday. — Reuters

Protesters throw stones at a police vehicle after Khan’s arrest in Karachi on Tuesday. — Reuters

People walk past a public bus, that was set afire by the supporters of Imran Khan after his arrest, in Karachi on Wednesday. — Reuters

PTI party activists and supporters of Imran Khan, protest after blocking the road against the arrest of their leader in Islamabad on Tuesday. — AFP

PTI supporters protest against Imran Khan’s arrest outside of the High Commission for Pakistan in London on Tuesday. — Reuters

PTI supporters shout slogans during a protest against Imran Khan’s arrest, in Peshawar on Tuesday. — Reuters