Dozens of people have been injured in clashes between police and opposition protesters in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.
The clashes broke out Saturday when protesters who have been camped outside parliament for two weeks tried to storm the home of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, using cranes to remove barricades. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.
The protesters are led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and firebrand cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri. They have alleged massive fraud in the May 2013 election that saw Mr. Sharif sweep to power with a huge majority.
International observers have said the vote was largely free and fair.
Sharif again said Saturday that he will not resign. He has tried to resolve the political impasse through several rounds of negotiations with the opposition leaders, but they have failed.
Several police are reported among those injured on Saturday.
Some information for this report comes from AP, Reuters.
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