Amid rising worry about the health of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is still in jail, members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gathered outside the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, raising slogans asking for justice and political changes.

PTI supporters came together despite Section 144. Reports said the former PM had not spoken to anyone for almost a month, prompting stronger calls to ensure his safety and well-being.

While these protests took place in Islamabad, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said that Section 144 would be enforced firmly in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi, where PTI had planned demonstrations, as reported by Dawn.

He warned that "whether they come to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) or the Adiala jail, action under Section 144 would be carried out without any discrimination," and he urged PTI-backed lawmakers to "abide by the law."

This rule allows the authorities to stop gatherings of four or more people for a limited time. Dawn reported that PTI members might likely gather outside Rawalpindi Adiala jail, where Imran Khan is being held, because they are unhappy with the limits on visitation rights.

Security has been increased in Rawalpindi with checkpoints on the roads leading to Adiala jail and closures on the way to the Islamabad Red Zone. Chaudhry said Section 144 had been imposed "in light of intelligence reports," and claimed that "terrorists look for instances [which they can use] to spread fear and make headlines, be it political gathering, courts or important places or offices."

He said that terrorist groups often use social media and virtual private networks to hide their communication. He added that the interior ministry and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority were working on controls to stop misuse without affecting genuine IT work.

The minister also spoke about a Peshawar High Court ruling that bans the use of state resources for political work and warned provincial officials not to use government assets outside their areas without permission. He said that criminal action would be taken against anyone breaking this order.

Dawn reported that Chaudhry said Section 144 was put in place to protect lives after a recent incident in Islamabad. He mentioned earlier PTI protests asking for meetings with Imran Khan and claimed that supporters "will do it themselves just like on May 9, and the entire Pakistan will face the consequences."

When asked about moving Imran Khan from Adiala jail to a new jail in Islamabad, Chaudhry said it was too early to comment because the new facility was not fully ready and staff would need training. He added that visas for Imran Khan's sons could be issued "in the next 24 hours" if all documents and a "tracking number" were provided.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi police said that at least 3000 personnel had been deployed across the city to maintain order. Police said that "Section 144 has been imposed across Rawalpindi for three days, which restricts unlawful assembly, rally and protest."

PTI leader Asad Qaiser said that lawmakers planned to gather outside the IHC and then march towards Adiala jail. He said, "It has been decided to hold protests because IHC has failed to implement its order and the Adiala jail administration is not willing to implement the court orders."

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and other PTI figures are also expected to take part in the demonstrations. Last week, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a sit-in outside Adiala jail after he was denied permission to meet Imran for the eighth time.

Family members have not been able to see him for many weeks, and there is serious concern about his health. Government officials and PTI leaders continue to say that he is in good condition.