Imran Khan's PTI faces police crackdown during protest in Islamabad

Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), faced police resistance during a protest in Islamabad, which the Islamabad High Court deemed unlawful. The government was directed to maintain order amid a scheduled visit from the Belarusian president. PTI reported that its supporters were met with teargas and arrests as they gathered in defiance of the court ruling. Mobile internet services were disrupted, and major roads were blocked with containers, leading to a chaotic situation in the city. In response to the unrest, the district magistrate ordered the closure of all educational institutions in Islamabad. The Interior Minister warned that any protesters entering the restricted Red Zone would be arrested, citing concerns over public safety and the visiting delegation.