Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched nationwide protests on 5 August 2025 demanding release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan marking two years since his arrest.

Defying administrative bans PTI supporters rallied in Lahore, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, igniting political tension across Pakistan.
In Lahore PTI activists took to the streets early Tuesday ignoring Punjab administration restrictions. Protesters gathered on major roads, facing police resistance including tear gas and arrests. Authorities detained approximately 400 PTI workers in Punjab and Sindh to curb the demonstrations.
In Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur led a central rally, joined by smaller marches from Swabi, Nowshera, and Mardan. PTI emphasized the peaceful nature of their campaign named Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan aimed at securing Khan’s release and addressing alleged political victimization and judicial disrespect.
Islamabad and Rawalpindi saw heightened security with Section 144 imposed to ban public gatherings. Courts in the capital were heavily guarded by additional forces. Despite obstacles, PTI central coordinator Salman Akram Raja, secured pre-arrest bail from the High Court, leading the movement on the ground.
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PTI claims Khan’s detention reflects political vengeance. The protests highlight ongoing unrest with supporters vowing to continue until their demands met.