- Qadri, while sddressing his protesters, said that talks were held with the government several times but they failed as the country's leaders don't believe in Constitution, law and democracy, the Dawn reported.
- PTI chief Imran Khan has asked the party workers to maintain calm.
- The troops deployed outside PM House have been put on high alert.
- The protesters have reached outside the residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as per Dawn news report.
- PAT leader Tahirul Qadri has begun moving towards the Pakistan Secretariat in a vehicle, the IANS reported.
- The protesters are pelting stones at the police in retaliation.
- Police has reached the venue and is trying to control the situation by firing rubber bullets and tear gas shells.
- They are also headed towards the residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as the deadline given by PTI chief looms.
- Protesters have broken the entrance of Pakistan Secretariat and entered the premises.
- The protesters are armed with sticks and wearing gas masks as well.
- Pakistan police does not have the permission to open fire.
- Security has been tightened after PTI and PAT protesters are being encouraged to move towards Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's residence and war songs are being played on loudspeakers.
- Pakistani Army takes over security of Islamabad, after protests led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahir-ul-Qadri continued on Monday.
The Nawaz Sharif government has been witnessing anti-government protests for over two weeks led by PTI and PAT demanding his resignation claiming that last year`s elections were rigged.
Demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the protesters have refused the move from the Islamabad's Red Zone area and are camping outside government offices.
A meeting of the top Army personnel took place at General Headquarters on Sunday night in which they expressed concern over the ongoing political crisis in the country.
The Army also cautioned people against using force after three people were killed in the violence during the protests and hundreds others injured.
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