Imran Khan’s toppling as leader of Pakistan sparked massive demonstrations on Sunday night.

The former cricketer was turfed out of office on Sunday morning after a week of political turmoil in which he had ultimately failed to dodge an opposition no-confidence vote.

Tens of thousands of Mr Khan’s supporters marched in cities across the country, waving party flags and vowing support. The youth, who make up the backbone of Mr Khan’s supporters, dominated the crowds.

In the southern port city of Karachi more than 20,000 shouted slogans promising Mr Khan’s return to power.

In the capital of Islamabad, the lights from thousands of supporters lit up the night sky as Mr Khan made his way through the crowd atop a brightly coloured truck.

Shehbaz Sharif is poised to become the country’s new prime minister on Monday as the parliament meets to pick Mr Khan’s replacement.