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

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,

PTI also claimed that eight of its workers have allegedly been killed, though police claimed that six people, including four paramilitary forces, have died in the protest.