Overview

• PTI supporters held constituency-wise demonstrations on August 5 to demand Khan’s release and defend the rule of law.
• Section 144 bans were imposed in key cities including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and authorities detained between 120 and 500 activists.
• Imran Khan rejected negotiations with what he labels a “hybrid regime” led by Army Chief Asim Munir and urged a democratic struggle.
• Senior PTI leaders outlined a phased strategy of peaceful protests, conventions and large rallies to sustain momentum.
• The party plans to file a formal complaint with a UN human rights body alleging torture and inhumane treatment in Adiala Jail.