The PTI has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court seeking permission to use a helicopter for the landing of former premier Imran Khan at the Parade Ground on November 26.

Imran is expected to lead supporters in the party's long march resuming on Friday in Rawalpindi.

In a request submitted in court today, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, the PTI said that owing to security reasons, the party chief wanted to land in Islamabad via a helicopter and then head towards Rawalpindi.

It also prayed that the court should direct authorities against harassing PTI workers and supporters and they should be provided "specialised security" on Nov 26.

The petition will be heard by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Wednesday.