Pakistan is in the midst of protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. Demonstrators from different parts of the country are moving towards the capital Islamabad on Monday (November 25). Earlier on Sunday, the protesters failed to enter Islamabad due to police obstruction. At that time, they clashed with the police. Pakistani media Dawn and British media BBC reported this news.
Imran Khan's call for 'final call' saw supporters rush to Islamabad in convoys from different parts of the country on Sunday to join the protest-meeting. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur joined the convoy of activists and activists, Imran Khan's wife Bushra BBI.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered the central government to take necessary measures to protect law and order by declaring the protest of PTI illegal. Earlier, the administration imposed Section 144 in Islamabad for two months. All gatherings are banned. Security has been beefed up. Educational institutions have been closed.
The police used tear gas in the protest which started on Sunday. Several protesters were injured. At this time, hundreds of supporters were arrested.
As Imran Khan urged supporters to remain in the capital in the final protest and continue the agitation until their demands are met. Therefore, PTI leaders and workers have announced to gather in D Chowk area of ​​Islamabad on Monday. However, the protesters are still facing stiff resistance today.
In particular, the President of Belarus is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad today on a three-day official visit. On that occasion, the capital has been covered with a blanket of security. All roads into Islamabad have been closed.
72-year-old Imran Khan is serving a three-year prison term on corruption charges. But he denied this allegation. However, despite facing legal problems, he is still popular in Pakistan.
