The march is moving against a state blockade of 18,000 security personnel and 3,500 shipping containers that costs more than $300,000 per day. Police requisitioned over 2,000 vehicles in September to construct these barriers, causing freight disruptions and cargo pile-ups at the Karachi port. Simultaneously, three of Khan's sisters are on hunger strike in jail to protest 30-day detentions that their legal team claims were based on backdated warrants.
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PTI Starts Long March to Islamabad After Government Talks Collapse
World17 days ago
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan mobilized in caravans toward the capital on Oct. 4 to pressure the administration for his release. This multi-day operation involves thousands of protesters after negotiations with the government collapsed, with Interior Minister Naqvi warning of legal action for any violations of court orders. The PTI party organizers intend to bring hundreds of thousands of people to Islamabad to demand further political concessions.
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