Security was heightened in Islamabad with a convoy of key opposition leader Imran Khan's PTI, led by his wife Bushra Bibi, approaching the Zero point in the Pakistani city on Tuesday.

The entire area has been taken by the Pakistani Army under control.

The Ministry of Interior earlier during the day had announced the deployment of the Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution in response to escalating security concerns in Islamabad, reported The Express Tribune.

According to reports, PTI workers and police clashed in Islamabad before the arrival of the convoy.

The convoy will reach Islamabad in a show of strength, demanding the release of their jailed leader Imran Khan, who had previously served as the Prime Minister of the country before being removed from power in 2022.

What is D-Chowk?

D-Chowk, and sometimes referred to as Democracy Chowk, is a large town square located on the junction of Jinnah Avenue and Constitution Avenue in Islamabad, Pakistan.

It is located in the government district, close to several important government buildings: the Presidency, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Parliament, and the Supreme Court.

in February, Khan's party had gained the highest number of votes despite running as independents after the political outfit was denied election symbol.Imran Khan is currently lodged in jail.

Imran Khan has been implicated in numerous cases since his government was toppled in 2022 through a no-confidence motion.

In the general polls in February, Khan's party had gained the highest number of votes despite running as independents after the political outfit was denied election symbol.