Police in Pakistan's capital fired teargas on Friday as they clashed with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on congregating in the city.

Islamabad: Pakistan Army troops were on Saturday deployed here to ensure security as jailed former premier Imran Khan's party moved forward with plans for a protest.Mobilised under Article 245 of the Constitution,

Pakistani authorities have placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to the capital and suspended cellphone service in Islamabad in an attempt to prevent supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a rally seeking his release.