The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected government assertions that no live ammunition was used during a crackdown on the party's protest in Islamabad, calling the incident a "bloody massacre". The political force vowed to continue its struggle for constitutional supremacy, rule of law, and democracy in the country.

Interior Minister claims D-Chowk cleared from protesters, ruling out any talks with demonstratorsArmy deployed under Article 245 of Constitution in response to escalating security situation

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in the federal capital was brought to an end late on Tuesday after the government launched a grand operation against the protesters surge to the D-Chowk, leaving the senior party leadership "escaping" from the scene.