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 has suspended 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.

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are set to march in Islamabad, facing heavy security. The protest aims to challenge alleged electoral injustices and government policies.

Authorities in Islamabad have deployed nearly thousands of security personnel and sealed roads ahead of a planned protest march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the opposition party led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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.

Authorities in Islamabad have sealed off routes to the Red Zone – which houses the country's executive, judicial, and legislative authorities – and deployed Rangers at key government buildings.

The government has already sealed off capital Islamabad with shipping containers and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with PTI strongholds

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,