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Pakistan blocks roads to capital to stop ex-premier’s rally

Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party throw stones toward police who fire tear gas to disperse them during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party scuffle with a police officer knocked to the ground during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) A police vehicle burns during an anti-government rally by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A convey of supporters led by ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, on truck, move towards Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gives the victory sign to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan raises a fist to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan remove shipping containers placed by authorities to stop them at a highway during their march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a protester during a march by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan waves to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party throw stones toward police who fire tear gas to disperse them during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party scuffle with a police officer knocked to the ground during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) A police vehicle burns during an anti-government rally by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A convey of supporters led by ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, on truck, move towards Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gives the victory sign to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan raises a fist to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan remove shipping containers placed by authorities to stop them at a highway during their march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a protester during a march by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan waves to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party throw stones toward police who fire tear gas to disperse them during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party scuffle with a police officer knocked to the ground during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) A police vehicle burns during an anti-government rally by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A convey of supporters led by ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, on truck, move towards Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gives the victory sign to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan raises a fist to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan remove shipping containers placed by authorities to stop them at a highway during their march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a protester during a march by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan waves to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party throw stones toward police who fire tear gas to disperse them during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party scuffle with a police officer knocked to the ground during an anti-government rally, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) A police vehicle burns during an anti-government rally by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A convey of supporters led by ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, on truck, move towards Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gives the victory sign to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan raises a fist to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition during a protest march in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan remove shipping containers placed by authorities to stop them at a highway during their march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a protester during a march by supporters of Pakistan's key opposition, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan waves to supporters as he leads a march toward Islamabad, in Swabi, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani police have fired tear gas and scuffled with stone-throwing supporters of Khan as they gathered for planned marches Wednesday toward central Islamabad. The defiant former premier had called followers to a rally outside Parliament to bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zubair) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas shell toward police while they march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Policemen surround a vehicle carrying leaders of Pakistan's key opposition as they try to stop the car during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Policemen surround a vehicle carrying leaders of Pakistan's key opposition and break its windshield as they try to stop the car, during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas shell toward police while they march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party hurls back a tear gas canister toward police during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Policemen surround a vehicle carrying leaders of Pakistan's key opposition as they try to stop the car during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Policemen surround a vehicle carrying leaders of Pakistan's key opposition and break its windshield as they try to stop the car, during a protest march toward Islamabad in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Police officers beat a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition party protester during a march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) A policeman fires tear gas to disperse supporters of Pakistan's key opposition party marching toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officers detain a supporter of Pakistan's key opposition as clashes broke out during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People walk on a highway, which block with shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Police officer arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) People try to cross through shipping containers placed by authorities in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Authorities place shipping containers to block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Paramilitary soldiers with riot gears arrive to take position at an entry point to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Police officers assemble next to shipping containers placed by authorities block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Shipping containers placed by authorities block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Shipping containers placed by authorities block a key highway to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Shipping containers placed by authorities block a key highway to capital city in an attempt to foil a planned rally, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Pakistani authorities blocked off all major roads into the capital Islamabad on Wednesday, after a defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators to the city center for a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Pakistan blocks roads to capital to stop ex-premier’s rally