Islamabad on high alert as PTI's 'do-or-die' protest approaches

Islamabad has tightened its measures against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party prepares to march toward the federal capital following the final call from founder Imran Khan, who is currently incracerated in Adiala Jail. 

The party remains firm in its demands, which include the release of Imran Khan, the reversal of constitutional amendments, and an inquiry into alleged election rigging, which PTI describes as “the theft of the party’s mandate.”

However, there are speculations of settlement or postponing protest after talks between the ruling coalition and PTI, but both sides are preparing themselves to follow the strategy against each other. 

According to the sources, it seems that Islamabad will be sealed for the demonstrators as the containers will be transported to the federal capital by the end of the day while tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and anti-riots kits have been handed over to police.

Anyone who wants to hold any gather is required to get approval from authorities at least before seven days but PTI has not submitted any application related to protest so far, sources quoted Islamabad administration.

In the wake of the PTI protest, the leaves of police personnel have been cancelled, and those on leave have been recalled, while the Islamabad administration has requested 8,000 police personnel from Sindh, Punjab and Kashmir.

“Police personnel have been called from other provinces, would report in Islamabad on November 21,” said sources, adding, “Rangers and FC have already been deployed in Islamabad.”

It should be noted that PTI founder Imran Khan has given a final call for protests on November 24. In addition, Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, is also active in Peshawar regarding preparations for the protest.