As per the Chinese embassy, two of its nationals lost their lives while another one sustained injuries. Pakistan was trying to get a five-year extension to repay its $16 million energy debt.
The restriction, which will remain in effect until October 18, is being enforced due to security concerns. During this period, Khan will be prohibited from meeting with party leaders, lawyers, and family members.
"Release Imran! Release Imran!" dozens of protesters chanted, holding pictures of Khan and PTI flags, less than a kilometre from the city's red zone, which houses the country's parliament and a fortified enclave of foreign embassies.
Barrister Saif also received condemnation from the party supporters and workers on social media. Some are demanding his resignation and others are asking to terminate him from the party altogether.
6000 personnel were used to block 27 points in the capital, Islamabad. The rent of each container costs Rs.40,000 a day and the total amount for 600 containers reached Rs24 million.
His passionate followers and supporters celebrated his birthday at D-Chowk in Islamabad last night, amid intense shelling by police and other law enforcement agencies.