The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has said its supporters from other cities are being stopped by the police at Karachi’s Toll Plaza, ahead of its planned protest outside the Sindh Assembly today.

In a statement, JUI-F spokesperson Sami Swati said, “Talks with the police administration are under way about stopping the caravans.”

“Groups of people from across Sindh are reaching Karachi to participate in the protests. The main group will reach the Sindh Assembly from Awami Markaz as a rally, he added.