Islamabad: Pakistan's capital has been placed under heavy security to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf' (PTI), Imran Khan, from marching towar

Islamabad: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Sunday vowed to "protect Islamabad" as thousands of supporters of Imran Khan made their way to the capital to stage a protest amid heavy deployment of security forces and restrictions on mobile and internet services.

The Islamabad High Court had ruled the protest 'unlawful', directing the government to maintain law and order without disrupting public life, especially with the Belarusian president's scheduled visit over the weekend with a high-profile delegation.

Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital.

Lockdown-like situation prevailed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad after heavy security forces deployed and key roads were blocked ahead of PTI's 'break the shackles of slavery' protest. The authorities suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas in Islamabad.

Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging apps to share information, including details of events.

Pakistan's capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan calling for his release.Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan,

Islamabad was under lockdown Sunday amid nationwide protests in favor of releasing former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison.

Imran Khan's PTI party protests in Pakistan have cost the government over PKR 2 billion over the past 18 months, according to Geo News. Damages to public and private property, security expenses, and lost productivity have added to the financial strain on the struggling economy.

Pakistan’s capital was put under a security lockdown on November 24, ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan calling for his release. Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan,

Ahead of the protest, the authorities had locked down the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, shutting all entry and exit points.