Political Tensions Rise: Key PTI Parliamentarians Detained

Two parliamentarians from Imran Khan's PTI party were detained in Islamabad following a major political gathering calling for Khan's release. PTI leaders criticized the detentions as illegal. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions in Pakistan, especially after PTI won the most seats in a recent general election.

Two parliamentarians from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were detained during late-night operations in Islamabad, sparking outrage among party leaders and supporters.

Zulfikar Bukhari, a party leader, confirmed that PTI Chairman Gohar Khan and another senior member were among those detained. The Islamabad police acknowledged the detentions but did not provide details on the charges.

The detentions occurred following a large PTI political gathering calling for Khan's release, which led to clashes with police and left a senior officer injured. PTI leaders condemned the detentions as illegal, further intensifying political tensions in Pakistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)