Pakistan Crisis Worsens as Protesters Breach Parliament
Updated: August 31, 2014 02:47 IST
Pakistan crisis has worsened as protesters in Islamabad have breach the Parliament demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation. More than 200 people have been wounded as the police resorted to tear gas and rubber bullets in retaliation.
Pakistani opposition protesters shout anti-government slogans as they try to move towards the prime minister's residence following clashes with security forces in Islamabad. (AFP)
A Pakistani policeman fires tear gas shell towards the opposition protesters near the prime minister's residence. (AFP)
A Pakistani policeman fires tear gas shell towards the opposition protesters near the prime minister's residence following clashes with security forces in Islamabad on August 31, 2014. (AFP)
Supporters of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Canadian cleric Tahir ul Qadri, climb a container which was used to block the way of the prime minister's house in Islamabad on August 30, 2014.(AFP)
Supporters of Imran Khan wave flags and shout slogans outside Parliament in Islamabad demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation. (AP)