Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restri
The protests continue despite a March 24, 2025, court order from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directing that Imran Khan be allowed to meet visitors twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dawn reported.
Protesters included Faisal Javed, PTI Senator, Rashid Qayamat Ali Butt, Protester from Lahore Wagha border, Syed Jibran Haider Shah Jee, Protester from Lahore).
PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters were again denied a meeting with him at Adiala Jail despite a court order, prompting a sit-in near the prison as party leaders accused authorities of violations and continued to press for access.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi have appealed their Toshakhana 2 conviction in the Islamabad High Court, calling it politically motivated. They challenged the investigation, trial process and application of Toshakhana rules, seeking to overturn the 17-year sentences and secure acquittal.
Afridi made the remarks after spending three days in Lahore mobilising party supporters, at a time when the PTI remains divided internally. While one group of senior leaders has been advocating dialogue, another faction continues to push for street agitation in line with the directions of
PTI's UK chapter deleted a post showing "provocative" remarks against Pakistan's military, saying it does not support unlawful acts. Pakistan issued a demarche to the UK, sought action against those involved, while British authorities asked for evidence to review the matter.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a PTI rally at Minar-i-Pakistan as part of its street movement, visited families of jailed party leaders in Lahore, criticised government restrictions, and said PTI is preparing to intensify protests on Imran Khan's instructions.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was stopped from entering Lahore's Liberty Chowk as PTI planned a rally. Party leaders alleged roadblocks, arrests and restrictions, while traders shut shops citing security concerns. The Punjab government warned against unrest as political tensions escalated.