PTI workers swim across river to reach Islamabad amid road blockades

ISLAMABAD: In an effort to reach Islamabad for a planned protest, workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were seen swimming across a river, bypassing road blockades and other barriers.

A video circulating on social media shows a group of PTI supporters wading through the water, determined to continue their journey to the capital despite significant obstacles.

The footage has garnered widespread attention, highlighting the lengths to which the workers are going to participate in the protest.

The road blockades and other measures had been put in place to prevent the protesters from entering Islamabad. 

Earlier, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar confirmed holding an important meeting with party founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail.

Barrister Gohar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson Barrister Saif met Imran Khan for approximately 90 minutes.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Barrister Gohar stated that the protest call given by the PTI founder is final and has not been withdrawn.

When asked about negotiations, the PTI Chairman remarked, "Yes, negotiations are underway; details will be shared soon, InshaAllah."

Routes leading to Adiala Jail from Rawalpindi city and Chakri have been closed.

The roads leading to the jail have been blocked with containers at four different locations.

The road from Khawaja Corporation Chowk towards Adiala Jail has been closed from both directions, and the route at Jarrahi Stop has also been blocked using containers.