Islamabad police arrested former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) senator Mushtaq Ahmed and 20 JI members during a “Save Gaza March” organized to support Gaza. The arrests took place outside Faisal Mosque as protestors attempted to proceed toward the US Embassy in Islamabad. Police stated that the detentions aimed to prevent further escalation, with those arrested, including Mushtaq Ahmed, moved to Aabpara police station.