Anti-government protester holds a stick as he chants slogans before police officers during the Revolution March towards the prime minister's house in Islamabad
An anti-government protester holds a stick as he chants slogans before police officers during the Revolution March towards the prime minister's house in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistan is preparing to launch a selective crackdown against anti-government protesters trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the defense minister said, warning demonstrators against storming government buildings. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
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Clashes resume in Pakistani capital, police fire teargas
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Army soldiers stand guard outside the state television channel PTV after protesters stormed the building in Islamabad
Army soldiers stand guard outside the state television channel PTV after a crowd of protesters stormed the building during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
A supporter of ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, cheers upon seeing an army commander during the Revolution March in Islamabad
REFILE - CORRECTING BYLINE A supporter of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, cheers upon seeing an army commander after fellow supporters stormed the building of the state television channel PTV, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
Supporters of ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, use a sandal to hit a defaced portrait of PM Sharif during the Revolution March in Islamabad
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, use a sandal to hit a defaced portrait of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as a sign of disrespect, after storming the building of the state television channel PTV, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY MEDIA)
A supporter of ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, cheers upon seeing an army commander during the Revolution March in Islamabad
A supporter of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, cheers upon seeing an army commander after fellow supporters stormed the building of the state television channel PTV, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, walk out of the house which was used by police after storming it, during the Revolution March in Islamabad
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, walk out of the house which was used by police after storming it, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, help a fellow supporter who is injured, during the Revolution March in Islamabad
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, help a fellow supporter who is injured, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces entered the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
Supporters of ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric, use a sandal to hit a portrait of PM Sharif during the Revolution March in Islamabad
Supporters of Tahir ul-Qadri, a Sufi cleric and leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) party, use a sandal to hit a portrait of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as a sign of disrespect, after storming the building of the state television channel PTV, during the Revolution March in Islamabad September 1, 2014. Pakistani soldiers and paramilitary forces secured the headquarters of the state television channel PTV in Islamabad on Monday after a crowd of anti-government protesters stormed the building and took the channel off the air. Protesters led by opposition leaders Imran Khan, a hero cricket player turned politician, and ul-Qadri, a firebrand cleric, have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down the government of Sharif. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (PAKISTAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MEDIA)