by India Today World DeskPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police clashed on Friday on the Srinagar Highway in Islamabad. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was being taken to the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
Thousands of Pakistanis today gathered at Srinagar Highway G-13 Islamabad to express solidarity with PTI chief Imran Khan.
Security forces arrested 30 people after PTI workers and police clashed on the Srinagar highway. While he was being taken to the High Court, there were reports of stone pelting and heavy shelling on the highway.
Following the heavy shelling and stone-pelting, the Islamabad police said the Srinagar highway was closed for traffic.
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In a tweet, the Islamabad Police said, “Srinagar Highway has been closed for traffic. Citizens have been requested to take alternate routes.”
Section 144 is applicable in Islamabad
Police in Pakistan have issued an emergency order banning gatherings of more than four people.
Islamabad Police tweeted, “Section 144 is applicable in Islamabad.
Restrictions continue on internet, social media sites
Internet and data service restrictions that began on Tuesday after Khan’s arrest will continue across Pakistan.
Major social media platforms including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram will remain inaccessible to the public.
Imran Khan arrested in Al-Qadir Trust case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by an anti-corruption agency on charges of corruption. Two days after his arrest, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered his immediate release. termed his arrest as “unlawful” and “illegal”.,
Khan’s arrest triggered massive protests across Pakistan, with his supporters going on a rampage, destroying government buildings and establishments, prompting the police to enforce curfew. About 2,000 people were arrested and at least eight were killed, after which the government called in the army to restore order.