One killed as PTI, PML-N supporters clash in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: Several people were injured in clashes that took place between supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Faisalabad on Monday, ahead of Imran Khan's call for a 'shutdown' of the city.

Khan is also scheduled to arrive in Faisalabad today in the afternoon. Khan has promised that the strike in Faisalabad is the first of a series to target major cities in the country after leading a months long demonstration in Islamabad, that shut down the city and sparked clashes.

His party has demanded Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation over their accusation of fraud in the May 2013 election that brought him to power.

12:38 pm — Death of PTI activist confirmed

A PTI activist, identified as Asghar, was killed in clashes with police and PML-N supporters in Faisalabad. Speaking to Dawn, a representative for the District Headquarters Hospital confirmed that a PTI worker had been killed. He also said that four others had been injured.