Protests in Pakistan as Imran Khan faces arrest

Protests broke out in several cities across Pakistan Tuesday after Imran Khan asked his supporters to "come out" for real freedom and continue the struggle even if he is killed or arrested, amid clashes between the police and his party workers who gathered outside his residence here to foil his arrest.

Khan's video message was released by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on social media as police arrived at his Zaman Park residence to arrest him in the Toshakhana case.

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse Khan's supporters, who reportedly hurled stones at policemen, resulting in injuries.


In the video message, Khan urged his supporters to "come out for real freedom" as police arrived to arrest him. "They think that after my arrest, the nation will fall asleep. You have to prove them wrong," 70-year-old Khan said in the video.

"God has given me everything, and I am fighting this battle for you. I have been fighting this battle all my life, and I will continue to do so," he said.