Pakistan’s government has intensified security measures ahead of a planned nationwide protest by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, deploying tens of thousands of police and barricading roads in Islamabad to prevent the demonstration. Authorities have also issued arrest warrants and fortified key highways in an effort to halt the march, which follows growing public concern over the detention of the former prime minister, who has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption allegations. The PTI has defied restrictions, insisting the rally will proceed despite the state’s crackdown. The escalating standoff raises questions about the government’s willingness to suppress dissent amid mounting political tensions.
Tens of thousands of police deployed and roads barricaded as PTI party demands release of jailed former PMLeaders from Imran Khan’s party have vowed to go ahead with a nationwide demonstration in Pakistan to demand the former prime minister’s release, even as the government deployed tens of thousands of police to Islamabad, barricaded highways and issued arrest warrants to try to stop the march.The state has taken extreme measures to prevent Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party from proceeding with the march, due to take place over the weekend. It was announced after mounting concerns of the treatment of Khan, who has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges. Continue reading...
