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Pakistan Government Frightened By Imran Khan Long March, Section 144 And Army Deployed
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News18•11-10-2026, 14:11
Pakistan Government Frightened By Imran Khan Long March, Section 144 And Army Deployed
- •The Rawalpindi administration has imposed Section 144 for 30 days in response to the planned long march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
- •Gatherings of more than five people, rallies, protests, and unauthorized drone usage have been strictly banned until November 8, 2026.
- •The anti-government march, demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, entered its seventh day.
- •Led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, thousands of supporters are advancing toward Islamabad in phases.
- •The central government has placed shipping containers on entry routes to Islamabad and deployed heavy security forces to prevent protesters from entering.
Key Questions Answered
Section 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi for 30 days due to intelligence warnings regarding potential security threats to sensitive locations as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) conducts its long march toward Islamabad.
The anti-government long march started on October 4, 2026, from Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is being led by the province's Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
The main demands of the protesters are the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and immediate medical arrangements for him.
