Islamabad: Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik’s (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.

Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with a ban placed on rallies, protests, public gatherings, demonstrations and assemblies. In addition, authorities have imposed a ban on pillion riding and inflammatory speeches. The TLP has announced an anti-Israel protest outside the US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday, leading Pakistani daily The Express Tribune reported.

Authorities have placed containers at Faizabad Interchange to block entry into Islamabad from Rawalpindi. P

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