The Islamabad district administration has begun preparations to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding its planned protest on November 24. Sources reveal that PTI has yet to submit an official request for the protest or sit-in, which is required to be filed at least seven days in advance.
In response, the Islamabad police have canceled leaves for officers and recalled those on leave. Additionally, the administration has requested 8,000 police officers from Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Sindh, who are expected to arrive by the night of November 21. Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel are already stationed in the capital.
To block protest activities, authorities have started placing containers around Islamabad, with the process set to begin tonight. The police have been equipped with tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and anti-riot gear to manage potential unrest.
The protest call was issued by PTI founder Imran Khan, who has urged his supporters to take to the streets. Reports also suggest that his wife, Bushra Bibi, is actively mobilizing support for the protest in Peshawar.