Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Maryam Nawaz arrived at the PDM protest outside the Supreme Court building.
They were accompanied by Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Aftab Sherpao and Awais Noorani.
Earlier, a large number of JUI-F activists and supporters entered the Red Zone after scaling a gate and overcoming other obstructions, prompting police and FC personnel to step aside.
The activists, armed with clubs, appeared in large numbers and entered the prohibited area after breaking open the gate the administration had locked to prevent their entry. The situation emerged after talks between Maulana Fazl and the PML-N leaders failed on the venue for the protest.
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) had decided to hold a sit-in in Islamabad today (Monday). However, no decision was taken whether the sit-in would be held outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan or elsewhere.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said he would lead the sit-in by the PDM. Fazl is also head of the PDM and announced that the activists would hold a sit-in outside the Supreme Court.
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) had submitted a request to the deputy commissioner (DC) Islamabad on Sunday, seeking permission to hold a sit-in outside the Supreme Court. The JUI-F had also requested security for the participants and other related arrangements.
