Pakistani authorities imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Islamabad for two months and in Rawalpindi for three days starting December 1, 2025, prohibiting all public gatherings, rallies, and weapons displays to preempt protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters demanding access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been in solitary confinement at Adiala Jail without family or legal visits for over a month, fueling speculation about his health and safety. The restrictions, justified by “imminent threats” to law and order around sensitive sites like the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and Adiala Jail, come ahead of PTI’s planned demonstrations on December 2, where opposition lawmakers and Khan’s sisters aim to march from IHC to the jail, citing denied court-ordered meetings since November 4 despite IHC directives. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari and leader Asad Qaiser condemned the curbs as an attempt to suppress dissent, warning of “May 9-like consequences” if enforced harshly, while federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urged PTI to “abide by the law” and avoid disruption. Security has been ramped up with 3,000 personnel in Rawalpindi, road closures to Adiala Jail, and school suspensions; PTI plans to assemble at IHC before marching, defying the ban that prohibits four or more people gathering. Khan, serving a 14-year corruption sentence since August 2023 amid multiple cases he calls politically motivated, faces heightened isolation, sparking rumors of his death or assassination plots involving ISI and Army Chief Asim Munir, denied by authorities. PTI vows to proceed, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi confirming a “well-defined strategy” for solidarity, amid fears of digital crackdowns and internet curbs in the twin cities. The measures reflect ongoing tensions post-May 9, 2023, riots, with PTI accusing the military-backed government of suppressing opposition.