Islamabad locks down as Imran Khan supporters plan protest march

Islamabad is under lockdown as authorities prepare for a march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently jailed. Mobile and internet services have been suspended in certain areas, and major roads are blocked to prevent access to the capital. The opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is organizing nationwide protests demanding Khan's release and the resignation of the current government. Gatherings are banned, and police and paramilitary forces are deployed to maintain order. Khan was ousted in 2022 and faces multiple charges, which he and his supporters claim are politically motivated. Previous protests in support of Khan have led to significant unrest and arrests.