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,

Pakistan shuts down capital ahead of rally to demand jailed former PM Imran Khan’s release - Roads sealed and mobile services suspended days after sectarian violence leaves 42 people dead

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.

Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

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

Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is gearing up for a major demonstration at Islamabad's D-Chowk on Sunday, despite the federal government's strict security measures aimed at preventing the protest,