Islamabad enforces lockdown as protests for Imran Khan's release are planned

Islamabad is under a security lockdown as protests are planned by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Major roads leading to the city have been blocked, and police and paramilitary forces are deployed in riot gear. Mobile phone services have been suspended, and gatherings are banned. Khan's supporters, led by a key aide, are expected to gather near the parliament to demand his release and the resignation of the current government. Khan has been in jail since August 2023, facing multiple charges, which he and his party deny. Previous protests have turned violent, raising concerns about stability in the capital.