Islamabad enforces security lockdown ahead of protests for Imran Khan's release

Islamabad is under a security lockdown as protests are planned by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently jailed. Highways leading to the city have been blocked, and major roads are closed with police and paramilitary forces deployed. Mobile phone services, including WhatsApp, have been restricted. Gatherings are banned, and the Islamabad police have enforced these measures ahead of the protests. Khan's supporters 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.