Security tightens in Islamabad as PTI protest convoys approach and internet services face disruptions

Security is heightened in Islamabad as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party protests against the government. Mobile and internet services, including WhatsApp, have been disrupted in the capital. Major roads are blocked to prevent PTI convoys from reaching the city. The Islamabad High Court has declared the PTI protest unlawful, allowing the government to enforce strict security measures. Police have arrested over 350 PTI members and set up checkpoints to maintain order. Convoys from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab are still en route to Islamabad. The National Counter Terrorism Authority has issued a warning about potential terrorist threats during the protests. Authorities have closed several motorways and key routes to limit access to Islamabad, causing significant travel disruptions.