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      <title>Lahore entry-exit points blocked due to Islamabad protests</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In response to ongoing protests in Islamabad, authorities have implemented significant restrictions on external routes leading into Lahore.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Key access points, including the  Sialkot-Lahore Motorway (M11) and Thokar Niaz Beg Interchange, have been blocked with containers, causing considerable difficulties for travelers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As residents attempt to make their way to Islamabad, they are encountering severe disruptions. A heavy police presence, including water cannons and prisoner transport vans, has been deployed to maintain order in the affected areas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Traffic congestion on GT Road has further exacerbated the situation, leaving many commuters frustrated and delayed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read more&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;At the Thokar Niaz Beg interchange, no vehicles are being permitted to enter the motorway, while similar restrictions are in place on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway. The Babu Sabu interchange has also seen the arrival of water cannons, containers, and additional police forces to manage the situation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Authorities are urging travelers to plan their routes accordingly and remain updated on the evolving circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>In response to ongoing protests in Islamabad, authorities have implemented significant restrictions on external routes leading into Lahore.</strong></p>
<p>Key access points, including the  Sialkot-Lahore Motorway (M11) and Thokar Niaz Beg Interchange, have been blocked with containers, causing considerable difficulties for travelers.</p>
<p>As residents attempt to make their way to Islamabad, they are encountering severe disruptions. A heavy police presence, including water cannons and prisoner transport vans, has been deployed to maintain order in the affected areas.</p>
<p>Traffic congestion on GT Road has further exacerbated the situation, leaving many commuters frustrated and delayed.</p>
<p><strong>Read more</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
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<p>At the Thokar Niaz Beg interchange, no vehicles are being permitted to enter the motorway, while similar restrictions are in place on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway. The Babu Sabu interchange has also seen the arrival of water cannons, containers, and additional police forces to manage the situation.</p>
<p>Authorities are urging travelers to plan their routes accordingly and remain updated on the evolving circumstances.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:59:38 +0500</pubDate>
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