Roadblocks set up in Pakistani capital to thwart Imran Khan rally

Police officers assemble next to shipping containers placed by authorities block a road leading to capital city in an attempt to foil the planned rally (AP)

Pakistani authorities have used dozens of shipping containers and trucks to block off major roads into the capital Islamabad, after former prime minister Imran Khan said he would march with demonstrators on a rally he hopes will bring down the government and force early elections.

The march has raised fears of violent clashes between supporters of Mr Khan – the country’s top opposition leader – and security forces.