Security tightens in Islamabad as PTI protests approach and internet disruptions occur

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Security is heightened in Islamabad as the government prepares for protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The Islamabad High Court has declared the planned protests unlawful, and authorities have blocked major roads and restricted mobile internet services, including WhatsApp. PTI leader Imran Khan called for nationwide protests today, denouncing recent government actions. Convoys from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are heading to Islamabad, but police are deployed to prevent their arrival. The government has arrested over 350 PTI members and imposed a ban on gatherings. The National Counter Terrorism Authority has issued an alert for potential terrorist threats during the protests. Key motorways have been closed, and public hospitals in Islamabad are on high alert to handle any emergencies.


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