Islamabad Road Update Amid PTI Protests

ISLAMABAD: In light of protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the capital has been sealed off again by authorities to thwart unauthorized gatherings, the second such ban in as many months.

The government had announced that mobile data and Wi-Fi services will be temporarily suspended in sensitive security areas while internet and cellular operations continue as normal across Pakistan.

According to recent updates, the red zone has already been sealed and will remain closed. To contain the possible threat of unrest in the city, the authority has also closed Murree Road leading to the capital and sealed off several areas of Rawat T Chowk on both sides, Faizabad and No. 26 Chongi.

Additionally, all entrances to Islamabad from Srinagar Highway have been closed, while several roads including Sector I-8, IJP Double Road, Margalla Road, and Golra Mor flyover and underpass have been closed.

Apart from this, authorities have closed the Faizabad Interchange while the metro bus service connecting Pindi and Islamabad has also been suspended.

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has announced the closure of important routes for ‘maintenance’. He advised travelers to avoid non-essential travel due to PTI protests which may disturb the law and order situation.

The NHMP confirmed the closure of major motorways connecting the capital to other regions, including the M-1, M-2, and M-3. M-4, M-11, and M-14, effective Friday night.