Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital.

Lockdown-like situation prevailed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad after heavy security forces deployed and key roads were blocked ahead of PTI's 'break the shackles of slavery' protest. The authorities suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas in Islamabad.

Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging apps to share information, including details of events.

Pakistan's capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan calling for his release. Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan,

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are set to march in Islamabad, facing heavy security. The protest aims to challenge alleged electoral injustices and government policies.

Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is gearing up for a major demonstration at Islamabad's D-Chowk on Sunday, despite the federal government's strict security measures aimed at preventing the protest,