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PTI begins long march towards Islamabad demanding release of Imran Khan

Several cities · pinned on Islamabad, Pakistan · since Oct 4, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 3 and counting, since Oct 4.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
PTI is campaigning for the release of its jailed founder, former prime minister Imran Khan.
What they want
Imran Khan's release, among other demands raised in talks with the government.
What changed
Oct 4: KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the march from Lakki Marwat; the convoy reached Karak by night.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Release of Imran Khan
  • Other political demands raised in government–opposition talks

Organised by: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

What authorities say

The government held talks and asked PTI to withdraw the march, warned of governor's rule in KP, and vowed to prevent violent gatherings in Islamabad.134

The full story

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched its long march towards Islamabad on October 4, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who set off from Lakki Marwat; by late that night the convoy had reached Karak district. The march demands the release of PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. In the days before, government and opposition negotiators held talks at the National Assembly Speaker's chamber, and on October 3 reported progress towards a written deal that could have called the march off, but no agreement was announced. Federal officials had warned that governor's rule or emergency measures could be imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the government said it would prevent violent gatherings in the capital.

Timeline

  1. Sohail Afridi launched the march from Lakki Marwat; the convoy reached Karak by night.4

  2. Negotiators reported a breakthrough and began drafting a written deal; no agreement was announced.2

  3. First round of government–opposition talks ended; the government asked PTI to withdraw the Oct 4 march.1

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