Pakistan Holds Talks to Contain Protests by Imran Khan Supporters

Negotiations are under way in Pakistan to contain protests by supporters of Imran Khan, as road closures ahead of the demonstrations disrupt freight transport.

Shipping containers have piled up at Karachi port, with drivers reluctant to carry them to the capital amid the restrictions.

The closures were imposed in preparation for the protests, but have also complicated the movement of cargo from the port to its destination.

The backlog highlights the disruption extending beyond the planned demonstrations, as efforts to contain the protests coincide with growing pressure on freight movement.