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A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital

A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
NYT World Saturday 26 September 2026, 12:12 UTC By Elian Peltier, Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez 1 min read
Key Points

Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.

Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital. [Image text:] GERRRSEN 42G HIU52516 5G E|SU18 75 780 WI LU 55 25 667 H EERRREN
Pakistan (LOCATION) Capital Pakistani (ORG) Islamabad (LOCATION)
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