The call comes amid escalating protests led by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who demand his release from jail and claim the February election was marred by irregularities. Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, had urged followers to gather in Islamabad to reclaim what he termed a "looted mandate."

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday deployed army in the capital city after violence erupted during the ongoing situation in the wake of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) protest. The Interior Ministry issued a notification invoking Article 245 ...

Tens of thousands of PTI supporters marched on Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release and reversal of a constitutional amendment. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas and made arrests. The government vowed to stop the protest,

Routes to Islamabad and Rawalpindi closed with containers, and heavy law enforcement contingents have been deployed in response to PTI's demonstrations.