Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- The federal government has vowed to stop a religious party's protest march "at all costs" as Islamabad and Rawalpindi remain under lockdown. Over 5,500 law enforcement personnel have been deployed across the twin cities to prevent unrest. This includes forces from Rangers, Frontier Corps, Punjab Police, and Islamabad Police working together under federal command. The security plan involves tight supervision by senior officers to maintain order.

Authorities have sealed over 125 key entry and exit points using containers and barbed wire to block access to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Inter-city transport, including the Metro Bus Service, has been suspended, and several roads to hospitals and offices remain closed. These m...