Government warns PTI against protests as tensions rise in Islamabad

The Pakistani government has warned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party against holding protests in Islamabad, citing a court order banning public gatherings. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that no sit-ins would be allowed during the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. PTI leader Imran Khan has called for a march to protest against government actions, urging citizens to unite against oppression. The party claims the government has created a "war zone" to suppress peaceful protests and has restricted citizens' rights. In Lahore, major roads and bus services have been shut down, causing significant travel disruptions. The government has deployed security forces to manage the situation as tensions rise ahead of the planned protest.