Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Naqvi Warns PTI Against Forceful March Into Islamabad
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, about its planned march to Islamabad.
He said security forces would stop anyone trying to enter the capital by force.
He also said groups could face contempt-of-court action for blocking public roads.
Naqvi said organisers would be responsible if people were hurt or killed.
Police may place shipping containers at entry points to improve security.
Naqvi said he personally does not like using containers for this purpose.
He asked opposition leaders to hold demonstrations in their own cities instead.
He also told Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officials to focus on counter-terrorism after the Kohat Police Lines suicide attack.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against forcibly entering or shutting down Islamabad.
Naqvi said violating an Islamabad High Court ruling could lead to contempt proceedings and physical resistance.
He said organisers would be held responsible if violence occurs or lives are lost during the mobilisation.
Naqvi said authorities may use shipping containers to secure Islamabad’s entry points, despite his personal opposition to them.
He urged Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities to prioritise counter-terrorism after the Kohat Police Lines suicide attack.
- Who
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and federal security forces.
- What
- Naqvi warned against a forcible PTI march into Islamabad and outlined possible legal and security measures.
- When
- The warning was reported on September 19, 2026, ahead of the planned mobilisation.
- Where
- Islamabad, with related concerns involving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Why
- Naqvi cited an Islamabad High Court ruling, the risk of violence, and the need to protect security and public roads.
- Interior minister
- Mohsin Naqvi
- Political group
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
- Planned action
- A march on Islamabad
- Court ruling
- The Islamabad High Court barred political groups from occupying public roads and highways.
- Possible security measure
- Shipping containers may be used to secure Islamabad’s entry points.
- Related security incident
- The Kohat Police Lines suicide attack