The political unrest in Islamabad has escalated as opposition protests continue over concerns for PTI founder Imran Khan's health. On February 16, 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that PTI workers had taken to the streets of their own accord, resulting in significant disruptions across the province. He apologized to the public for the difficulties caused by the protests, which have blocked entry and exit points, effectively isolating KP from the rest of the country. Afridi emphasized that no official call for protests had been issued, indicating that the situation has spiraled beyond the party's control. He acknowledged the emotional response of PTI supporters, stating, "They have shut down KP... if you have faced difficulties for two or three days for his sake, I apologize. Please wait a little more, and the situation will get better."
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Islamabad Protests Over Imran Khan's Health and KP Isolation
Political unrest in Islamabad escalates as PTI protests over Imran Khan's health disrupt Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, blocking roads and raising safety concerns amid calls for continued demonstrations.
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Updated 4h agoKP CM says ‘no official call’ given to PTI workers for protest, apologises to people of province for ‘difficulties’FEB 16, 6:49 PMRead →TTAP, PTI sit-in enters fourth day; roads leading to Parliament House clearedFEB 16, 5:57 AMRead →KP remains cut off from rest of country as PTI continues protestFEB 16, 1:30 AMRead →Protest or strategy?FEB 15, 3:58 AMRead →Minister says Imran to be shifted to hospital amid opposition sit-in at Parliament HouseFEB 14, 5:57 PMRead →Tarar says Imran to be treated by ‘best’ eye specialists amid opposition sit-in at Parliament HouseFEB 14, 2:19 PMRead →TTAP sit-in at Parliament House over Imran’s health continues for 2nd dayFEB 14, 12:43 PMRead →
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Updated 17h agoOpposition vows to continue sit-in until Imran shifted to Al-Shifa HospitalFEB 16, 5:18 AMRead →Opposition sit-in enters third day despite govt's decision to shift Imran Khan to hospitalFEB 15, 5:46 AMRead →Imran Khan's vision: Opposition sit-in at Parliament House enters second dayFEB 14, 7:03 AMRead →Islamabad Red Zone sealed as opposition 'stages' sit-in outside parliament over Imran's health concernsFEB 13, 12:06 PMRead →Achakzai announces sit-in outside parliament over Imran's health from todayFEB 12, 8:08 PMRead →
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