Islamabad enforces security lockdown ahead of protests for jailed former PM Imran Khan

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Islamabad is under a security lockdown on November 24 as protests are planned by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently jailed. Highways to the city are blocked, and mobile phone services have been suspended. Police and paramilitary forces are deployed in riot gear to manage the situation. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party criticized the government's actions, labeling them as fascist. The National Counter Terrorism Authority has issued a warning about a potential terrorist attack during the protests. Khan and his wife are serving 14-year sentences related to the illegal sale of state gifts.


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