Police in Pakistan fire tear gas in bid to stop ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s banned rally

The government of Mr Khan’s successor, Shahbaz Sharif, had banned the rally and warned Mr Khan he could face arrest if he went ahead with the demonstrations

Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan’s key opposition party marching towards Islamabad (KM Chaudary/AP)

Police in Pakistan have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former prime minister Imran Khan.

They had gathered for planned marches towards central Islamabad for a rally Mr Khan hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.