Islamabad's D-Chowk sealed ahead of protests

Imran Khan Detention: Mounting Global Scrutiny As Islamabad Prepares For Protests

Islamabad is preparing for major street protests amid ongoing legal and human rights concerns surrounding the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. International bodies, including the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Amnesty International, have raised issues regarding fair trial standards and prison conditions. Ahead of planned demonstrations, nearly 1,000 commercial shipping containers have reportedly been seized by authorities, drawing allegations from transporters and drivers regarding confiscated vehicles, cargo safety, and missing documents. The situation reflects escalating tensions within Pakistan's political landscape, marked by systematic crackdowns on political leaders, past security actions at D-Chowk, and heightened friction between political factions and the military establishment.

Islamabad entry routes blocked ahead of planned protests

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have deployed containers at several roads and entry points of the capital and completely sealed D-Chowk as part of measures to prevent protesters from entering Islamabad.

Islamabad's D-Chowk sealed ahead of protests

Containers have been deployed at roads and highways of capital city and D-Chowk has been completely sealed as part of a strategy to prevent protesters entering Islamabad.

Islamabad Police Take 1,000 Containers Ahead of Protests

Islamabad authorities have started placing more than 1,000 shipping containers at key roads and entry points ahead of planned protests in the capital. The move is part of a wider security plan for demonstrations expected later this month.   The containers are being used to restrict movement on major roads and to secure sensitive areas, […]

Islamabad roads update today ahead of possible protest – 23 September 2026 - Pakistan Observer

ISLAMABAD – Security arrangements have been stepped up across Islamabad ahead of PTI’s planned long march on September 27, with containers placed on sides

D-Chowk sealed as Islamabad braces for protests

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have stepped up security measures in the federal capital, sealing D-Chowk and placing shipping containers at key entry and exit points ahead of planned political demonstrations. Containers have been positioned along major roads and highways to restrict the movement of protesters towards Islamabad as the government prepares for...