Police in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have gone on high alert ahead of a planned protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians. Authorities have set up joint special pickets at key locations across both cities.
Hundreds of additional officers have been deployed to maintain order. Security has been tightened around important government buildings. The Red Zone has been placed under strict control to prevent any unrest.
A heavy police presence is visible at the gates of the Parliament of Pakistan. Officials have closed the main entrance completely. Armored vehicles have also been stationed outside the Parliament gate.
The Red Zone has been fully sealed, and movement in the area is being closely monitored. Police have blocked Constitution Avenue from Radio Pakistan Chowk. Large numbers of personnel have gathered there to enforce security measures.
Law enforcement officials are not allowing any citizen or member of parliament to enter the building. Several lawmakers were stopped at checkpoints near the Red Zone. Among them were MPs Iqbal Afridi and Aamir Liaquat Niazi, who were halted at Radio Pakistan Chowk.
Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai spoke to the media about the planned sit-in. He said the protest would remain peaceful. He urged authorities to avoid unnecessary tension.
Achakzai also demanded that the PTI founder be allowed to meet his personal doctor and family members. He said he had been informed that the leader’s health was stable.
He added that Pakistan has capable doctors who can provide proper treatment. He called on the authorities to resolve the matter quickly and without complications.
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Security officials said the Red Zone will remain sealed until the situation becomes normal. They stressed that the measures were taken to ensure public safety and prevent any disruption.
