Islamabad Security
Islamabad: Police authorities in Pakistan began closing major entry points of the national capital Islamabad on Saturday, a day ahead of a proposed protest by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has made a ‘final call’ for the protests, urging his supporters to march to Islamabad to demand the release of all PTI prisoners, including Imran Khan. Can do.
What did Imran say?
Imran Khan asked his supporters to recognize his alleged victory in the February 8 elections and also to demand repeal of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The 26th Constitutional Amendment changed the process of appointment of judges and the Chief Justice.
repair work cited
The National Motorways and Highways Authority has announced the closure of the M-1 and M-2 motorways as well as other major routes, citing repair work. The M-1 and M-2, connecting Peshawar and Lahore to Islamabad, are important routes often used by protesters heading towards the capital.
Islamabad Security
Strong security arrangements
To strengthen security arrangements, the federal government of Pakistan has called in paramilitary Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel to assist the police in maintaining order in the capital. Taking additional security measures, the administration evacuated all the hostels in the city on Friday. The Punjab government has also imposed Section 144 in the entire province from November 23 to November 25, under which protests, public meetings, rallies and dharnas have been banned. Similarly, Section 144 is in force in Islamabad since November 18. (Language)
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