ISLAMABAD – Twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi saw heavy security deployment of Police, and Rangers in wake of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests.
Islamabad’s administration shared traffic regulation plan in preparation for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) sit-in scheduled for November 24 in light of public safety and to maintain law and order.
Islamabad Traffic Update
Days before the march toward the capital, the famous Red Zone – that housed highest executive, judicial and legislative authority buildings – has been sealed.
T-chowk, Faizabad, and 26 Number Chungi have also been closed, with deployment of paramilitary troops. Several points to Islamabad from Srinagar Highway have been sealed, and multiple roads, including Sector I-8, IJP Double Road, Margalla Road, and the Golra Morh flyover and underpass, will be closed for all kind of commuters.
PTI Protest
Despite stern measures, Imran Khan’s party leaders decided to go ahead with protest on November 24. Party chief, who remained behind bars, called for the protests to denounce the stolen mandate, arrests, and the 26th amendment, which he believes strengthens a dictatorial regime.
Ahead of the protest, Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and across Punjab, banning public gatherings.
These measures are aimed at ensuring public safety amid concerns of anti-state activities, will remain in place until November 26. In Lahore, authorities have also requested the closure of Ring Road due to potential unrest.
Lahore to Islamabad, among several Motorways closed ahead of PTI Nov 24 Protest
