Pakistan govt puts Islamabad on lockdown as Imran Khan’s party pushes ahead with march
The Pakistani government locked down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party prepared for nationwide demonstrations demanding his release. Authorities deployed 22,000 security personnel and blocked roads with over 1,000 shipping containers. The heightened security measures have sparked anger among citizens, indicating rising tensions ahead of the planned protests.