Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:50:03 +0500 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:50:03 +0500 60 Authorities seal 29 locations in Islamabad ahead of PTI rally https://english.aaj.tv/news/330378432/authorities-seal-29-locations-in-islamabad-ahead-of-pti-rally <p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media--stretch media--embed '> <div class='media__item media__item--youtube '><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xcpop8WckJs?enablejsapi=1&controls=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0' allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%'></iframe></div> </figure></p> <p><strong>Islamabad has been placed under a virtual lockdown ahead of a large Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled for today. Authorities have sealed off 29 locations across the city, effectively cutting off access to key areas.</strong></p> <p>The following locations have been cordoned off:</p> <ul> <li>New Margala Road</li> <li>Zero Point</li> <li>Faisal Chowk</li> <li>Bari Imam Cross</li> <li>Expressway</li> <li>Marriott Hotel Chowk</li> <li>NADRA Chowk</li> <li>Express Chowk</li> <li>Secretariat Chowk</li> <li>FATA House</li> <li>Taramri Chowk</li> <li>Shahpur</li> <li>Bani Gala Road</li> <li>Faizabad</li> <li>Ninth Avenue</li> <li>Golra Mor</li> <li>Motorway Toll Plaza</li> <li>Tarnol Phatak</li> </ul> <p>In addition, the GT Road has been closed to traffic in both directions at the Sangjani area, with containers placed to block access. The entrance to Islamabad from the M2 Motorway has also been closed at the 26 number Chungi toll plaza.</p> <p>These measures are being taken to manage the anticipated influx of people attending the PTI rally and to maintain security in the capital.</p>

Islamabad has been placed under a virtual lockdown ahead of a large Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled for today. Authorities have sealed off 29 locations across the city, effectively cutting off access to key areas.

The following locations have been cordoned off:

  • New Margala Road
  • Zero Point
  • Faisal Chowk
  • Bari Imam Cross
  • Expressway
  • Marriott Hotel Chowk
  • NADRA Chowk
  • Express Chowk
  • Secretariat Chowk
  • FATA House
  • Taramri Chowk
  • Shahpur
  • Bani Gala Road
  • Faizabad
  • Ninth Avenue
  • Golra Mor
  • Motorway Toll Plaza
  • Tarnol Phatak

In addition, the GT Road has been closed to traffic in both directions at the Sangjani area, with containers placed to block access. The entrance to Islamabad from the M2 Motorway has also been closed at the 26 number Chungi toll plaza.

These measures are being taken to manage the anticipated influx of people attending the PTI rally and to maintain security in the capital.

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