October 4, 2024 2:30 PM

Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran Khan’s party

Authorities in Pakistan sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services on Friday to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, officials said. It would be the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition government, which the party calls illegitimate, saying it was formed after a fraudulent election. Shipping containers have been placed to block Isla...