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.

Police in Pakistan fire tear gas at supportersof jailed former prime minister Imran Khan:::: Islamabad, Pakistan:: Khan's supporters were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on congregating in IslamabadAuthorities had sealed off Islamabad,

Authorities had cordoned off Islamabad and blocked mobile phone services to prevent the assembly, as the city remained on high alert ahead of a series of high-level diplomatic events, including the SCO summit.