Karachi police have been placed on high alert in response to the ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests, according to ARY News.

Police Chief Javed Alam Odho has directed all police personnel to remain vigilant and prepared to handle any emergency situations.

He instructed all DIGs and SSPs to stay available at all times, ensuring that police stations were fully alert.

To maintain law and order, additional personnel have been put on standby, and increased patrolling and visibility in the city have been emphasized.

Odho stated, “We are prepared to handle any emergency situation,” and stressed the importance of ensuring police presence is visible in the current circumstances.

As security measures are heightened nationwide, around 1257 PTI workers have been detained in the Multan division, including members of the national and provincial assemblies.

Over 200 PTI workers marching toward Islamabad have also been arrested. Among those detained are prominent PTI members such as Zain Qureshi, Amir Doggar, and Nadeem Qureshi, as well as other leaders and workers.

The detentions took place near Qadirpur Raan as PTI leaders were leading a convoy to Islamabad to take part in the protest. These arrests come amid increasing political tensions and preparations for PTI’s protests across the country.

Earlier in the day, the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally toward Islamabad.

The PTI is set to begin its rally today (Sunday), prompting enhanced security measures in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Punjab.

The alert, based on both technical and human intelligence, indicates that terrorists are planning “major activities” in Pakistan’s major cities.