Interior minister vows to protect Islamabad as PTI protests begin

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has pledged to "protect Islamabad" as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convoys head to the capital for a protest called by Imran Khan. The Islamabad High Court has deemed the protest unlawful, directing the government to maintain order. Security measures include blocking major roads and suspending mobile internet services in the city. Police have arrested over 350 PTI members and set up checkpoints to enforce a ban on gatherings, citing concerns over potential violence and unrest. The National Counter Terrorism Authority has issued an alert for possible terrorist activities during the protest. Authorities are on high alert, with public hospitals prepared for emergencies as the government aims to prevent the protest from escalating.