Government braces for PTI protests as Belarusian president visits Islamabad

The Pakistani government is on high alert as supporters of the PTI party march towards Islamabad, coinciding with the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Authorities have implemented strict security measures, sealing off key areas and threatening to detain protesters. Ministers have accused the PTI of attempting to disrupt the dignitary's visit and labeled their actions a "well-thought-out conspiracy." They claim that many PTI leaders are voluntarily surrendering to avoid participating in protests, suggesting a lack of desire for their leader's release. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged Imran Khan to fight his legal battles in court rather than through protests. He emphasized that Khan's release depends on judicial outcomes, not political pressure, and criticized the PTI for allegedly hindering national development.