PTI supporters march on Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release after failed talks

Summary

Pakistan's PTI party launched a long march toward Islamabad on October 4, 2026, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from Lakki Marwat, demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The march proceeded after negotiations between the government and PTI failed over disagreements regarding counterterrorism cooperation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and access to Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023. The originally scheduled September 27 march was postponed to allow talks. Protesters also demanded Khan's transfer to a hospital and permission for family visits. The federal government warned against the march, erected shipping container barriers to block access routes to Islamabad, and invoked Section 144 in several districts. By October 5, the march had reached Karak and was proceeding toward Kohat, with plans to reach Khairabad by October 8. A separate convoy led by former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur turned back from Yarik due to road blockades.

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• thefrontierpost.com
  • Sohail Afridi launches PTI long march towards Islamabad, rejects policies against KP’s interests2026-10-04
• bignewsnetwork.com
  • March by Imran Khan2026-10-04
• hindustantimes.com
  • March by Imran Khan’s PTI targeting Pakistan military begins today, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM calls for wide participation | World News2026-10-04
• geo.tv
  • Live updates: PTI’s Islamabad long march2026-10-05
• timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  • Pakistan braces for showdown as talks collapse, Imran Khan’s party pushes ahead with march2026-10-04
• article.wn.com
  • PTI starts Islamabad march after Imran Khan talks with Pakistan government fail - Worldnews.com2026-10-04
• pakobserver.net
  • PTI Long March Begins From Lakki Marwat Amid Failed Talks - Pakistan Observer2026-10-04
• newindianexpress.com
  • Imran Khan supporters march on Islamabad to demand his release after talks failed2026-10-04
• dominicanrepublicpost.com
  • Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture2026-10-04
• aljazeera.com
  • Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail2026-10-04
• channelnewsasia.com
  • Pro-Imran Khan march starts in Pakistan's northwest2026-10-04
• pakistantoday.com.pk
  • PTI’s Islamabad march begins as KP CM Sohail Afridi leads - Pakistan Today2026-10-04
• grenadachronicle.com
  • Pro-Imran Khan mass rally launched after Pakistan government talks fail - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean News2026-10-04
• asianews.network
  • Pakistan opposition chief Afridi launches PTI march toward Islamabad2026-10-05
• dunyanews.tv
  • PTI long march reaches Karak from Lakki Marwat, heads to Kohat today | Dunya News2026-10-05

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