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IN PHOTOS: Roads blocked in Islamabad ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest

Updated On: 24 September, 2026 08:27 PM IST | Samuel Dsouza

Shipping containers and security personnel are being deployed across Islamabad this week to seal major entry points into the capital ahead of a large planned protest by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. (PIC/AFP)

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aerial photograph shows commuters driving past shipping containers placed by authorities to block access towards the President's House and the Red Zone area in Islamabad on September 24, 2026. Pic/AFP
aerial photograph shows commuters driving past shipping containers placed by authorities to block access towards the President's House and the Red Zone area in Islamabad on September 24, 2026. Pic/AFP
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An aerial view shows the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities in Islamabad. Pic/AFP
An aerial view shows the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities in Islamabad. Pic/AFP
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Trucks Deployed to Block Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway. Pic/AFP
Trucks Deployed to Block Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway. Pic/AFP
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A police officer diverts traffic on the Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities in Islamabad. Pic/AFP
A police officer diverts traffic on the Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities in Islamabad. Pic/AFP
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Barricades are put in place at the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to restrict traffic. Pic/AFP
Barricades are put in place at the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to restrict traffic. Pic/AFP
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Police personnel stand near the Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities. Pic/AFP
Police personnel stand near the Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway blocked with trucks placed by authorities. Pic/AFP

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