Imran Khan's supporters stage protests seeking return of their cricketing hero as PM

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has taken out massive rallies in several cities across the country to protest against Imran Khan's ouster as the Prime Minister in a no-confidence motion. From Islamabad, Karachi to Faisalabad, massive protests were reported in Pakistan where supporters showed their solidarity with Khan.

Large-scale demonstrations in support of Imran Khan were carried out across Pakistan against his ouster through a no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition. Imran Khan became the first premier in Pakistan’s history to be sent home through a no-trust vote. Credit: Reuters Photo

Supporters of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan in the protest that lasted for over six hours. Credit: Reuters Photo

Protests were reported from parts of the Punjab province, including Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Vehari, Jehlum and Gujrat districts. Credit: Reuters Photo

Islamabad and Karachi also saw a sea of PTI supporters participating in the protest. Credit: AFP Photo

The charged Imran Khan supporters were seen chanting slogans against the US, which Khan claims to be behind the ouster of his government. Credit: Reuters Photo

Most placards being carried by the protesters read

Also, slogans were raised against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif, who is expected to be elected Pakistan’s interim prime minister. Credit: AFP Photo

PTI thanked the masses for coming out to the roads in support of Imran Khan and for rejecting the foreign intervention.

Despite the PTI government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him after a day of high drama. Credit: AFP Photo