Amid call for massive protests, the government ofPakistanhas sealed all roads leading to the American embassy and Consulate Generals, local sources told CNN-News18 exclusively.
Pakistan’s major Sunni, Shia religious and political parties plan to hold protests after the Friday prayers in the wake of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing and US-Israel attacks on Iran.
The Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Shia Ulema Council Of Pakistan, Ittehad Ummat Forum, Jammu & Kashmir Awaami Action Committee, other religious parties have called for the protests against America and Israel.
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TheIslamabadcapital administration has sealed all entry and exit points of Red zone and diplomatic enclave and beefed up the security, said sources.
The Punjab Police have sealed all roads leading to the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore. The Sindh Police have taken additional measures to protect the Karachi Consulate General.
The Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Police have made special security arrangements for American Consulate General in Peshawar. The security of all foreign embassies and missions has also been beefed up.
The Special Military Troops have been deployed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir & Occupied Gilgit Baltistan Territory.
Shia Muslims wantPakistanto back out of the Gaza Board Of Peace and raise voice against America and Israel globally.
The US Embassy has already issued advisory for closure of its all services centers, embassy and consulate generals on Friday.
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