Former lawmaker Ali Wazir and human rights activist Imaan Hazir-Mazari have been arrested in Islamabad two days after they participated in a PTM protest in the federal capital.

Islamabad’s Tarnol police raided their houses before dawn.

Imaan’s mother Shireen Mazari posted to X, formerly Twitter, that policewomen and people in plainclothes raided their home in Islamabad at around 4am and took away Imaan Mazari, who was still wearing her sleeping dress.

They also took away laptop computer and other devices and the CCTV recording, she said.

Imaan Mazari had delivered fiery speeches at the PTM protest. However, authorities were yet to explain why she was arrested. Shireen said no arrest warrant shown.

Islamabad police in a statement said Ali Wazir was arrested for obstructing officials from discharging their responsibilities.

The PTM had announced a long march to Islamabad on August 18 against the resurgence of terrorism in the former tribal areas and for the release of PTM supporters.

Its supporters clashed with the police in their attempt to reach the Supreme Court of Pakistan where they planned to hold a rally.

PTM leader Manzoor pashteen claimed around 1,000 were arrested trying to reach Islamabad.