The Islamabad High Court had ruled the protest 'unlawful', directing the government to maintain law and order without disrupting public life, especially with the Belarusian president's scheduled visit over the weekend with a high-profile delegation.

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan staged protests in over 60 locations globally, demanding his release following his arrest. The Pakistani government, labeling the protests a "well-thought-out conspiracy,

Pakistan has sealed off the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that authorities have imposed such measures to thwart tens of thousands of people from gathering in the city to demand Khan’s release.