PTI supporters face tear gas as march for Imran Khan's release heads to Islamabad

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Omar Ayub, faced police resistance with tear gas while marching towards Islamabad. The convoy, which started from Swabi, encountered heavy pushback at key checkpoints, disrupting their progress. Authorities have erected barricades and sealed off major roads in Islamabad to prevent the PTI demonstration at D-Chowk. The Interior Ministry has warned that protests will not be allowed and threatened legal action against violators. In response to the planned march, police have made preemptive arrests of PTI members and may suspend internet services in high-risk areas. The situation has caused significant disruptions to public transport and daily life in the region.