On Friday, February 27, Pakistani police used tear gas against demonstrators, who carried out protests third consecutive day, the Associated Press. Representatives of law enforcement agencies have been forced to resort to this measure after the activists, in support of opposition leader Nawaz Sharif, tried to block the main highway in the capital, Islamabad.
Reported that the demonstrators lay on the road of stones and bricks, preventing movement. The police dispersed the protesters using tear gas, then went to the nearest airport to prevent possible unrest.
Recall that the unrest erupted in the country on 25 February, after the decision of the Supreme Court headed a faction the opposition party Pakistan Muslim League Sharif was barred from holding elective office. Participants in riots named President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari killer of democracy ", accusing him of being spread with the leaders of the opposition.
In addition to Nawaz Sharif, the Supreme Court referred to the sanctions and his brother - Shabazz Sharif, who was dismissed by the Head of Government of Punjab. In connection with the decision of the court a protest held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other cities.
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