Conflict: Tear gas, batons and rubber bullets across Red Zone

Published August 31, 2014
Pakistani riot police take cover during clashes with supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police take cover during clashes with supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani protesters gather around a pile of empty tear gas canisters fired by police during a protest near prime minister's home in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani protesters gather around a pile of empty tear gas canisters fired by police during a protest near prime minister's home in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri leave after clashing with police in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri leave after clashing with police in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police gather during clashes against supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police gather during clashes against supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri rest after storming in a compound of the parliament building last night, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri rest after storming in a compound of the parliament building last night, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A protester hurls back a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse them during a clash near the house of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A protester hurls back a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse them during a clash near the house of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police run towards supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri during clashes near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police run towards supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri during clashes near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, Sufi cleric and leader of political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), carry an injured fellow protester during the Revolution March in Islamabad August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, Sufi cleric and leader of political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), carry an injured fellow protester during the Revolution March in Islamabad August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A police officer throws rocks to disperse protesters outside the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A police officer throws rocks to disperse protesters outside the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani supporters of opposition politician Imran Khan and Canada-based Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri stand on high ground as they face riot police during clashes near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani supporters of opposition politician Imran Khan and Canada-based Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri stand on high ground as they face riot police during clashes near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, Sufi cleric and leader of political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), sit within the parliamentary house during the Revolution March in Islamabad August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, Sufi cleric and leader of political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), sit within the parliamentary house during the Revolution March in Islamabad August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani protesters pour water on a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse them during a protest near prime minister's home in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani protesters pour water on a tear gas shell fired by police to disperse them during a protest near prime minister's home in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A supporter of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, takes a rest after being affected by tear gas in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A supporter of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, takes a rest after being affected by tear gas in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police gather during clashes with supporters of opposition politician Imran Khan and Canada-based Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Pakistani riot police gather during clashes with supporters of opposition politician Imran Khan and Canada-based Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri near the prime minister's residence in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A Pakistani protester uses slingshot to shoot a stone towards police during a clash near the house of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
A Pakistani protester uses slingshot to shoot a stone towards police during a clash near the house of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri sit after storming in a compound of the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Supporters of Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri sit after storming in a compound of the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. — Photo by AFP

Capital police clashed with scattered pockets of anti-government protesters trying to advance on the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's residence after as a fortnight-long political impasse took a violent turn that saw hundreds wounded and the first death in more than two weeks of demonstrations.

The protesters led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr Tahirul Qadri demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif are being resisted from reaching PM House.

Protesters and large contingent of security personnel conflict with both sides using cache of tear gas, batons and rubber bullets killing three activists and injuring 212 others during the course.

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