ISLAMABAD – Commuters in Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad are in dire straits as key public transport will remain suspended in metropolis in wake of protests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Capital Development Authority (CDA) makes announcement about suspension of urban transport services ahead of ongoing protests. Starting tonight, services on seven key urban routes in the city, including Green Line, Blue Line, and Orange Line, will remain halted until further notice.
In addition to these, the Electric bus service operating on Bari Imam, G-11, Faizabad, and Pir Wadhai routes has also been closed. CDA officials have instructed that all buses should return to their depots by 8:00 PM.
During the protests, the buses will be kept parked at the depots, as per Capital Development Authority’s instructions. The decision comes as part of CDA’s efforts to manage the situation and ensure public safety during the ongoing demonstrations. The authority has not yet disclosed when the services will resume.
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