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THREAD: Massive protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters are underway, following jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for a nationwide movement. Protests are converging on Islamabad, with authorities locking down the capital using shipping containers and imposing Section 144, barring public gatherings for two months. Roads, internet, and...

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The Peshawar-Islamabad motorway at 3:45 PM Pakistan time today. (Video by @faizannrriaz)

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Protests are taking place in multiple cities around the world:

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Italy 🇮🇹

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UK 🇬🇧 Outside 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister’s residence.

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Sweden 🇸🇪 PTI Sweden organized two major protests: one in Malmö and another in front of the Swedish Parliament.

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France 🇫🇷 “Loved by all and friend to all Prisoner number 804.” “Who will save Pakistan? Imran Khan Imran Khan.”

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Spain 🇪🇸 “What is our relationship, other than that there is no God but Allah” “Who will save Pakistan, Imran Khan Imran Khan.”

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Netherlands 🇳🇱 “Long live Pakistan, It’s coming. PTI is coming.”

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Austria 🇦🇹 “Have some shame Free our man Imran Khan Imran Khan.”

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Greece 🇬🇷

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In case you missed it, earlier this week @ryangrim broke down why these protests were expected:

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Scenes across Pakistan: security forces are clashing with demonstrators, using tear gas and baton charges, particularly in Islamabad where protests have intensified.

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Caravans heading to Islamabad earlier today:

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Six of Pakistan’s largest cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, and Rawalpindi, are experiencing major disruptions due to PTI protests. Authorities have blocked key routes, including the Grand Trunk Road, and suspended metro services, attributing the lockdowns to “regular maintenance.”

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Norway:

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📍New York City Pakistanis in Times Square to protest the unlawful incarceration of Imran Khan and other political prisoners. They are demanding the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Pakistan.

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Scenes from Vehari Chowk — a busy junction in Multan, a city in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It is an important landmark and traffic hub, situated near major roads that connect various parts of the city.

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If you’re looking to get up to speed on the situation in Pakistan, check out some of Drop Site News’ latest articles on the topic. Start here:

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Our story on the New York Times’ chief correspondent in Pakistan and the paper’s double standards when it comes to holding staff responsible for antisemitism.

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Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain on leaked documents revealing Pakistan’s promise to China of a new militarized naval base. A helpful article for understanding Pakistan’s balancing act between China and the US, and the broader geopolitical implications.

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Correction: An earlier image shared in this thread (below) was incorrectly identified as from the protests in Pakistan. We regret the error and are committed to providing accurate information. Thank you for your understanding.

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Washington DC “We’re going to shut down Pakistan for three days. They’re so terrified of PTI, they don’t let anyone mention Imran Khan’s name on television.”

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Youth in Pakistan transform shipping container roadblocks into an urban parkour course 🔽

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Sydney. Australia 🇦🇺

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Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰

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Footage of containers placed by Pakistani authorities to block highways as caravans of Khan supporters converge on Islamabad in spite of the obstacles:

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New Jersey, USA:

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Protesters from across Pakistan are converging on Islamabad, despite heavy security deployed to block entry into the capital. They plan to stage a sit-in outside the parliament and vow to remain there until Imran Khan is released.

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The containers, which were initially placed to block Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters from reaching Islamabad, are now being used by PTI workers as shelters. “We will not leave until Khan is released. These containers are ours until then. The house has been built.”

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BREAKING: Pakistani forces have reportedly opened fire near Noor Hospital in Islamabad, critically injuring ~ 20 protesters. This comes amid nationwide protests and thousands converging on the capital to demand the release of Prisoner Number 804, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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🚨 SECURITY ALERT TEXAS 🚨 TO TEXAS OFFICIALS: HAS ANYONE INVESTIGATED WHAT YOUR LOCAL PTI NETWORKS ARE SAYING? Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Pakistan’s National Assembly were recently caught chanting “Death to America,” openly expressing solidarity with Iran amid escalating regional tensions. This was were elected officials inside Pakistan’s parliament. The demonstration reflected major political factions in Pakistan publicly aligning themselves with Iran’s position and directing explicit hostility toward the United States. Now here’s the question Texans should be asking: What are the PTI networks operating inside Texas saying? PTI has an organized diaspora presence in the United States, including active supporter networks across Texas particularly in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Groups publicly operating in the state include: • PTI USA – Texas Chapter • PTI DFW / PTI Dallas networks • PTI United Houston activists These organizations regularly hold rallies, political events, and demonstrations connected to Pakistani politics, including protests outside the Pakistan Consulate in Houston. Texas is also home to some of the largest Pakistani-American communities in the country, with major hubs around: • Houston • Dallas / Plano / Richardson • Sugar Land Many of the same community ecosystems include: • Pakistani community organizations • political diaspora groups • religious institutions • business networks So Texans should ask a very simple question: Has anyone investigated what these PTI political networks in Texas are actually saying to their supporters? Are they condemning chants of “Death to America” coming from members of their own political movement in Pakistan? Or are they quietly supporting the same ideology while operating freely inside the United States? If elected officials in Pakistan can openly chant “Death to America” in parliament while PTI activists organize inside Texas communities, the public deserves transparency. Who is monitoring this? Who is funding these networks? What exactly are they promoting inside Texas? Texans deserve answers.

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Dear Human Rights / Women Rights organizations of the World..! I want to draw your attention towards the extreme violence and fascism going on by the goverment of Pakistan on the women and workers of PTI which is the largest political party of Pakistan. 1000s of illegal abductions and 100s of killings of citizens including men, women and kids are being carried out. Women are being harassed, dragged on roads and beaten violently, whereas straight fires are shot on peaceful people, all being done by police and rangers of Pakistan. This is done only because these innocent people wanted to use their fundamental right of doing peaceful protests, because they want free and fair elections in Pakistan, which yet again is also a fundamental and constitutional right of every citizen. Its been more than a year people of Pakistan are facing this extreme cruelty from the state of Pakistan but during last fews weeks this has been multiplied 1000 times. Most of the electronic media has been forced not to report this fascism and the internet has been shut down throughout the country so that the world, through social media, should not know what is happening in Pakistan. Even journalists who wanted to speak up agaist this state cruelty are being harassed, illegaly arrested or abducted. I urge all the organizations, known world-wide for their services to protect human rights, especially the rights of women, to raise this issue in the world so that these activities in Pakistan must stop. Today it's Pakistan, the other day, these human right violations can occur in any other country, therefore this fascism and violence of human rights must be probed once and for all. Looking very much forward to your response in terms of raising your strong voices against this. United Nations hwr BBC News (World) United NationsWatch Volker Türk Human Rights Watch United NationsHumanRights Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office António Guterres International Center for Journalists Michael Kugelman EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights Imran Khan @MrsImranRiaz Shehr Bano Official @SABAZAHID99 Tehreek-e-Insaf Jibran Ilyas Azhar Mashwani Hammad Azhar Hammad Azhar Barrister Abuzar Salman Niazi Sahibzada Hamid Raza Agha Muhammad Saleh 🌐🎙📚 Naeem Zubair Naeem Haider Panjutha Obaid Bhatti Siddique Jan Javeria Siddique #PakistanUnderFascism

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582,764 views • 3 years ago

Imran Khan and Pakistan were debated in UK House of Lords yesterday. We thank Baroness Jenny Chapman, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, House of Lords, Zac Goldsmith, Jeremy purvis, The Lord (Tariq)Ahmad of Wimbledon KCMG, Daniel Hannan, and Prem Sikka, and also Baroness Alexander of Cleveden and Lord Mohammed of Tinsley, for raising serious concerns about Imran Khan’s arbitrary imprisonment, denial of access to family and independent doctors, military courts trying civilians, and democratic backsliding in Pakistan. However, with respect, Baroness Jenny Chapman 's statement that Imran Khan’s surgery was “successful” appears based on Pakistani government hospital reports, not independent medical verification. Imran Khan has sent a message for his family stating his vision has worsened and urgently needs proper independent care. We respectfully urge UK engagement to ensure immediate access to an independent specialised hospital such as Shifa International Hospital Islamabad. In other related news, the UK Home Office’s Country Policy and Information Note: Political parties and affiliation, Pakistan, updated in February 2026, now explicitly recognises that military influence significantly shapes Pakistan’s political system and confirms that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have faced arrest, imprisonment, and persecution. We - the Pakistani diaspora, human rights defenders and NGOs - will continue peaceful engagement with the UK Government until Imran Khan and all political prisoners are free and democracy and human rights are restored.

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