Imran asks supporters to gear up for 'peaceful' protest.

As the gunshots were heard in G-11 and G-13 sectors ahead of PTI chief Imran Khan's departure from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after getting bails on Friday, security was beefed up.

On the other hand, Mr Khan, while giving a 15-minute ultimatum to the law enforcers to ensure his security clearance from the IHC, said if security was not cleared, he would announce future course of action.

Police said firing was also heard around H-11 Srinagar Highway, the exit from Islamabad to Lahore. "Police have started a search operation to find the attackers," police stated.

Meanwhile, Islamabad IGP reached the court to meet Mr Khan in person. Mr Khan said he would record a statement after the meeting, sources said.

PTI leader Farrukh Habib said, "As Mr Khan's personal security guards took their way to the IHC, an attempt was made to arrest them. Harrasing Mr Khan despite bails is indicating toward...