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Roadblocks in Islamabad to deter Imran Khan supporters
Pakistan stacks shipping containers to block Imran Khan supporters' march.
In brief
Pakistan stacks shipping containers to block Imran Khan supporters' march. Pakistan's government placed over 1,000 shipping containers in Islamabad to disrupt Imran Khan supporters' protest march. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Roadblocks in Islamabad
Pakistan's federal government placed over 1,000 shipping containers around Islamabad to block opposition rallies this weekend.
Economic disruption risk
The roadblocks threaten further economic disruption by disrupting supply chains and local businesses.
Imran Khan supporters
Opposition rallies in Islamabad on Sunday threaten further economic disruption.
Countermeasures
Authorities prepared countermeasures to block marches supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Economic impact
The roadblocks will disrupt supply chains and choke off local businesses.
The key point
Pakistan's government placed over 1,000 shipping containers in Islamabad to disrupt Imran Khan supporters' protest march.
