Prior to the PTI protest, mobile and internet services were suspended.

In advance of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest call at the notorious D-chowk Islamabad, the services have reportedly been suspended in a number of the twin cities.

According to sources, Karachi’s internet service is also interrupted, making it difficult for users of social media apps.

The Punjab administration used Section 144 to forbid political meetings, marches, and rallies earlier today, and as a result, Rangers were stationed in four different locations across the province.

In Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, and Sargodha, Section 144 has been enforced. Rangers have also been requested to support the upkeep of law and order.

The Punjab government in Lahore has asked three Rangers companies to provide their services especially for October 5th.

From Friday, October 4 (today) to Sunday, October 6, Section 144 will be in force in Rawalpindi, Attock, and Sargodha for a period of three days.

Based on suggestions from the district administration, the decision was made to implement the limitations and send out the Rangers.

In addition, the Islamabad police have “formed” seven teams to apprehend demonstrators in response to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request for a protest.

Each member of the special police squad will have between 15 and 17 officers and policemen on it, according to the sources.

Both local activists and visitors to Islamabad for today’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demonstration would be the targets of the crackdown.

According to sources, each team will be led by a rank officer sub-inspector, and the teams will function under the direction of Superintendents of Police (SPs).