Road Closures: Multiple routes in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been blocked by ICT Police and law enforcement agencies, including Faizabad to Murree Road and parts of the Islamabad Expressway.
Reason for Closures: The road closures are due to the protest calls by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).
Traffic Disruptions: The road closures have caused significant traffic disruptions, with commuters facing long delays and public transport being severely affected .
Alternative Routes: The Islamabad Traffic Police have issued an alternative traffic plan to mitigate the disruptions, with citizens advised to use the following routes:
– Korawalpindi Sadar route if Rawat Cross is closed
– Motorway if Peshawar GT Road is closed
– Peshawar Road, GT Road, and Colonel Sher Khan Road if Srinagar Highway G14 is closed
– Shahri Park Road if Faizabad is closed
– Faisal Avenue and Jinnah Avenue for zero point closure
– 7 Avenue if Serena Chowk is closed
– Shaheed Millat Road for Embassy Road closure
Police Deployment: Heavy contingents of Police have been deployed at the Faizabad Bridge and other areas.
Section 144 Imposed: Section 144 has been imposed in the federal capital and Rawalpindi, prohibiting public gatherings and rallies.
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