'PTI to continue protest until Imran Khan joins them,' says Bushra Bibi as march moves towards Islamabad

Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Monday, said that the PTI march towards Islamabad would not end until Imran Khan joins them, Pakistan-based Aaj News reported. 

The former first lady met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and other party leaders to discuss strategies. Following the meeting, she asked party workers to continue their advance. 

The PTI convoy, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur left from Peshawar and is moving towards D-Chowk in Pakistan's capital. 

Bushra Bibi addressed the convoy earlier at a key motorway, around 50 km (31 miles) away from Islamabad.

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"Until Khan comes to us, we will not end this march," Bushra Bibi said. 

She vowed to stand firm until the end, further urging unwavering support from her followers. 

Bibi also emphasised her commitment and said that even without support, she would preserve because this struggle is not solely for her husband but for the country and its leadership.

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"I will stand till my last breath and you have to support me," she said, adding, "This is not just about my husband but about this country and its leader." 

Tens of thousands of protesters are reaching Islamabad, asking for the release of Imran Khan. This march is in response to a "final" march protest call made by Khan to his supporters. Imran Khan also asked them to stay in the capital until the government addresses their demands. 

Party leaders meet with Imran Khan

The PTI leaders visited Adiala Jail to meet Imran Khan. PTI's caretaker chairman, Gohar Ali Khan, and lawmaker Ali Muhammad Khan were among the delegation who met the party chairman on Monday.

'Containeristan' - Islamabad's new nickname

Pakistan's capital has got a new nickname from locals, “Containeristan” or “the land of containers.”

As the nation witnesses political unrest amid the protests, the city is now filled with shipping containers blocking the roads and streets. 

The heavy police and paramilitary deployments and rows of containers have been barricading the streets.

As the protests intensify, social media platforms including WhaInstagram, Instagram have been partially suspended in Islamabad. The authorities have warned that if the protests escalate further, mobile services would also be suspended. 

(With inputs from agencies)