Supporters of Imran Khan march towards Islamabad demanding his release

A march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan reached the outskirts of Islamabad on Monday, demanding his release from jail. The government has imposed a security lockdown, blocking roads and public transport to prevent protesters from entering the capital. Authorities have used shipping containers and deployed police and paramilitary forces to maintain order. Reports indicate that clashes have occurred, resulting in injuries to police and the arrest of around 80 Khan supporters. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, claims the government is using violent tactics against them. Gatherings are banned in Islamabad, and schools have been closed as tensions rise ahead of a visit from the president of Belarus.