Imran Khan supporters protest in Rawalpindi, Islamabad amid ban on gatherings

Pakistan fears that supporters of Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, may create a ruckus in Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi is known as a stronghold of the Pakistani military. Fearing violence, the Pakistani government has imposed a curfew throughout the city.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 2 December 2025, 3:43 PM IST

Imran Khan supporters protest in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

New Delhi: Speculation about the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan continues to grow. Supporters of his party are protesting outside Adiala Jail. His family members are not being allowed to meet him, fueling the anger of the protesters. Consequently, the Pakistani government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan fears that supporters of Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), may create a ruckus in Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi is known as a stronghold of the Pakistani military. Fearing violence, the Pakistani government has imposed a curfew throughout the city.

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema has ordered the imposition of Section 144 under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Punjab Amendment) Act 2024. This three-day curfew will be in effect from December 1-3.

The curfew prohibits several things:

• Large gatherings, parties, sit-ins, processions, or protests are prohibited.
• Carrying weapons, nails, sticks, petrol bombs, and other explosives is also prohibited in Rawalpindi. This poses a risk of inciting violence.
• Warning weapons or making inflammatory speeches is also prohibited.
• If the police impose any restrictions on traffic movement, they must be followed.
• Loudspeakers cannot be used in the city while Section 144 is in effect.

Issuing the curfew order on December 1, the Rawalpindi administration stated that this decision was being taken in the interest of public safety and peace. The police, along with the Pakistani Army, have taken to the streets to strictly monitor the curfew. Violators have been warned of strict action.

Shahbaz's government faces growing difficulties
The situation in Pakistan regarding Imran Khan is worsening day by day. Imran's son has demanded proof that his father is alive. The Pakistani government imprisoned Imran in August 2023.

No one has been allowed to meet Imran for the past month. This has led to speculation that the Pakistani army may have killed him in prison. However, Pakistan has dismissed all claims, calling them rumors.