Islamabad enforces security lockdown ahead of protests for Imran Khan's release
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Islamabad is under a security lockdown as protests are planned by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Major roads are blocked, and police and paramilitary forces are deployed. Mobile phone services, including WhatsApp, have been restricted. Supporters, led by Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), aim to gather near the parliament to demand Khan's release and the resignation of the current government. Khan has been in jail since August 2023, facing multiple charges, which he denies. The last PTI protest in October turned violent, resulting in one death and numerous injuries. Local residents express concerns about the impact of ongoing protests on the economy and stability.