Thousands of Imran Khan supporters begin long march to Islamabad demanding former Pakistan premier's release

Peshawar, Oct 5 (UNI) Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have begun a long march towards Islamabad, demanding his release and calling for greater constitutional and political rights, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said on Monday. The march began on Sunday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is governed by PTI, with supporters planning several stops before reaching Islamabad. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is leading the procession and has urged young people to join the campaign. The government has said it will not allow the protesters to enter Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities would prevent…