• Departure from Peshawar
  • Prime Minister Ali Amin Gandapur started from Peshawar with a convoy heading to Islamabad.
  • Bani PTI’s wife, Bashisha Bibi, is part of the convoy, traveling in a separate vehicle.
  • Ali Amin Gandapur is leading the convoy.
• Workers’ Participation
  • Workers from various cities in Khyber Pakhtoon Khan gathered to join the protest.
  • The convoy from Bannu is equipped with sticks, slingshots, stones, and cranes to remove obstructions.
• Preparations in Hangu and Malakand
  • Workers in districts Hangu and Malakand are ready to join the protest, determined to overcome all obstacles to reach Islamabad.

Crackdown on PTI Workers

• Mass Arrests
  • In Islamabad, over 300 workers were detained during a crackdown.
  • Arrests in other cities:
    • 85 people in Dera Ghaz Khan.
    • PTI leaders Amir Dogar, Zain Qureshi, and Moin Riyas detained in Multan.
    • 32 workers, including MPA Basharat Dogar, detained in Faisalabad.
• Missing Workers
  • PTI leaders claim 490 workers were arrested, with over 100 missing from various areas.

Increased Security and Blockades

• High Alert in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
  • Roads leading to Islamabad, including Attock, Niawali, Chakwal, and Taxila, have been sealed.
  • Check posts have been set up, and containers placed on GT Road in Attock.
• Road Closures
  • Highways such as M2, M3, M4, M11, and M14 have been closed at various points.
  • Routes connecting Azad Kashmir and Punjab are blocked, affecting the supply of goods like vegetables and fruits.
• Transport Disruptions
  • Bus stations in Lahore and Islamabad are closed for two days.
  • Metro bus services in both cities remain suspended.

Police Actions and Section 144

• Statements by Authorities
  • IG Saabad Ali Nasir Rizvi clarified that no accused persons are banned, and the movement of people is being ensured.
  • Under Section 144 in Islamabad:
    • Protests, rallies, and gatherings are prohibited.
    • Strict action will be taken against those violating the law.

PTI Convoys and Police Response

• Convoys Departing from Punjab
  • PTI workers from different areas of Punjab are joining the protests.
  • Information Secretary Hafiz Zeeshan was arrested in Lahore.
• Rally and Blockades
  • The rally on Sargodha Road moved towards Motorway Kamalpur Interchange.
  • Motorway Interchange and GT Road have been blocked.
• Police Preparedness
  • Police forces are ready to intercept the PTI convoy near Hakla Bridge.
  • Prison vans have been dispatched to Gujranwala.

Internet and Mobile Services Disruptions

• Nationwide Service Outages
  • Mobile and internet services are down in parts of Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and other cities.
  • Citizens face difficulties with sending video and audio messages.

Statements and Reactions

• Imran Khan’s Support
  • PTI supporters claim unwavering support for their leader.
  • Former Chief Arif Alvi emphasized the people’s loyalty to Imran Khan.
• Court Proceedings
  • WIFA’s Wasir Asan Iqbal stated that protests would not help and urged PTI to prove innocence in court.

Violence and Incidents

• Masked Men at Pishab Toll Plaza
  • Vehicles were attacked and drivers forcibly taken by masked men near Pishab.
• Barrister Saif’s Condemnation
  • KP Barrister Saif condemned the firing on caravans coming from Sindh and Balochistan.

Government Actions and Warnings

• Protests and Restrictions
  • The government imposed restrictions affecting ambulance services.
  • Authorities warned of potential terrorist activity linked to Fin-e-Khawarij.
  • Source GEO NEWS.