Barriers deter entry into Islamabad: Pakistan govt tries to block Imran Khan supporters

The Pakistani government is preparing for a protest by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan,
It's sealed off the capital with shipping containers and shut down major roads leading into Islamabad.
Some mobile and internet services have been suspended.

The march to the capital comes days ahead of a special court hearing, where Khan is expected to be indicted on terrorism charges.
He's been in prison for more than a year and is facing more than 150 criminal cases.
Khan and his supporters say the charges are politically motivated.

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder has more from Islamabad.

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[Skylights]

Thank you so much Al Jazeera for imran khan long march reporting

[TalkShows-BreakingNews]

Not just Islamabad but whole Punjab and Kpk and whole country is in lockdown.

[aneebartist]

Terrorist charges ? He always teach peace talk, love, no war. He's worried about poor people he handled Carona Virus pandemic brilliantly. He's a great leader. Thank you Aljazeera.

[nameisjam]

IK is Pakistan, Pakistan is IK right now, corrupt group can’t do nothing to stop his supporters ✌️

[anitaalvarez]

150 charges? Must be mentored by the American Democrats. Lol

[faizangul]

The people of Pakistan Stand by Imran Khan

[malikzainulabidin]

Imran khan is one and only leader in Pakistan, we don't want puppets.

[bethanygrylls]

Support for Imran Khan from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤

[ashishkalam]

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and now hopefully Pakistan, big win for the Sub-continent.

[prakharshukla]

Full support to Mr Khan from India.
Only he has the guts to bring Pakistan on track again. ✌️

[MujahidFam]

Thank you unbiased reporting. There is no coverage of this protest in Pakistan Media.

[MunirAhmad-hb]

150 charges against Imran Khan by the Pakistani military something fit for Guinness book of records

[TM-rqjp]

The whole of pakistan is sick of the corrupt nawaz zardari and army

[UsamaGullii]

Plz aljazeera raise oir voices, Pakistanis, are trapped here, they are suffocating us day by day. There is martalaw here in Pakistan, Army is occupying every post, every business, everything.... Plz be our voice plz for

[adilkhan-lnpy]

Thanks Al Jazeera news 🤗 for report Khan protect

[Eagle-eyed]

Millions of Pakistanis want to get rid of rouge Millitary Establishment interference for Good.

[maxasaurus]

Now he’s a ‘T’ word eh? What a pack of lies.

[syedimam]

A great and honest coverage by reporter Kamal Hyder!

[Pray-Serendipity]

The sitting government has not come through legitimized process.

[tayyabreads]

Great reporter. He is very articulate and has updated information of what is unfolding at ground.