Imran Khan's supporters at start of anti-government march - in pictures
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses his supporters at a rally in Lahore. AP Photo -
Supporters of Mr Khan's political party Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf on a protest march to Islamabad, in Karachi. EPA -
Mr Khan urged his supporters and party members to avoid violence during the 380-kilometre march. EPA -
He was unseated as prime minister through a no-confidence vote in the legislature in April. EPA -
Since then, he has held protests across the country calling for snap elections, but the government has said they will be held as scheduled in October or November next year. EPA -
Mr Khan's supporters in Lahore. EPA -
Mr Khan was accused of misusing his 2018 to 2022 premiership to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad, worth more than $630,000. EPA -
Activists take part in the anti-government rally demanding early elections in Peshawar. AFP -
Political instability has fuelled economic uncertainty, with international ratings agencies questioning if the current government can maintain difficult economic policies amid political pressure and looming elections. AFP -
Mr Khan's so-called 'long march' is piling pressure on a government already in crisis. AFP -
Supporters of Mr Khan. EPA -
Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters in buoyant mood in Lahore, before the start of the 400-kilometre march. AFP -
Mr Khan claims state institutions colluded with opponents to oust him. AFP -
The Tehreek-e-Insaf marchers aim to reach the capital on November 4.
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