# Roadblocks in Islamabad to deter Imran Khan supporters

> Pakistan stacks shipping containers to block Imran Khan supporters' march.
- Title: Roadblocks in Islamabad to deter Imran Khan supporters
- Summary: Pakistan stacks shipping containers to block Imran Khan supporters' march. Pakistan's government placed over 1,000 shipping containers in Islamabad to…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/roadblocks-in-pakistan-capital-to-deter-imran-khan-supporters
- Published: 2026-10-03T03:11:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, imran khan, islamabad, shipping containers, protest march, opposition rallies, news, business, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's government placed over 1,000 shipping containers in Islamabad to disrupt Imran Khan supporters' protest march.