Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that authorities have imposed such measures to thwart people from gathering in the city to demand Khan’s release. 

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

Pakistan on Saturday closed down highways towards the national capital, partially suspended internet and mobile services, halted public transport, blocked important roads here with containers and deployed heavy security as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party seemed adamant about its protest march on Sunday.

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

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The latest lockdown coincides with the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who arrives in Islamabad on Monday.

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Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of Imran Khan rally

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that authorities have imposed such measures to thwart people from gathering in the city to demand Khan’s release. The National Highways and Motorway Police announced Friday that key routes will close following intelligence reports that angry reporters are planning to create “a…

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The capital city of Pakistan is under strict lockdown: Roads have been blocked, internet services partially suspended, public transport halted and heavy security deployed. No, Islamabad is not hosting a cricket match or a multilateral international summit but the country’s biggest opposition leader, who is in jail since last year, has called on his supporters to descend upon the city.

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is sealing off its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that authorities have imposed such measures to thwart tens of thousands of people from gathering in the city to demand Khan’s release. The latest lockdown coincides with the visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who arrives in Islamabad on Monday. Loc…

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Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

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