Pakistan's capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan calling for his release.

Pakistan shuts down capital ahead of rally to demand jailed former PM Imran Khan’s release - Roads sealed and mobile services suspended days after sectarian violence leaves 42 people dead

Authorities suspend mobile and internet services in Islamabad as ex-PM’s supporters plan march seeking his release.

Pakistan is sealing off its capital ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan

A court in Pakistan granted bail to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case relating to the illegal sale of state gifts, his party said on Wednesday.

Police officers stand guard on an entry point to motorway leading to Islamabad, which has been closed by authorities due to a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, in Lahore, Pakistan on Nov 23. (AP)

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have sealed national highways and motorways across the country ahead of a protest rally in Islamabad planned for Sunday by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Earlier on Thursday (Nov 21), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled the Nov 24 proposed protests unlawful, directing the government to take steps to prevent gathering of PTI workers in the city.