Police and PTI Supporters Clash in Northwestern Pakistan Amid Political Tensions

Police in northwestern Pakistan used tear gas and live rounds during clashes with Imran Khan supporters on Tuesday, according to party officials. The provincial administration rejected the account, stating that police responded to rioting and vandalism in a calibrated manner, arresting 50 individuals and registering four cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Samar Haroon Bilour, provincial administration information handler, called allegations of live firing 'baseless and frivolous,' attributing the claims to AI-generated social media content. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari shared videos on X linking the violence to Bara Bazaar, labeling the emergency and governor’s rule a coup and warning of potential escalation.