At least six people have died in protest-related violence as supporters seeking Imran Khan’s release from prison broke through barriers meant to lock down Islamabad.

Thousands of opposition protesters have converged on Pakistan's heavily-barricaded capital, demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan government threatens to fire upon pro-Imran Khan protesters as capital lockdown breached - At least six people confirmed dead as army called in to control intensifying situation