The suspension of the Metro bus service on several routes exacerbated the difficulties for commuters.

Officials reported that buses operating between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were limited to the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station.

The route from Kashmir Highway to the Pak Secretariat was also closed on the orders of the district administration.

Heavy police presence near Faizabad contributed to congestion on the Islamabad Expressway and Srinagar Highway, while all entry and exit points to the Red Zone were sealed for security reasons.

A police advisory indicated that routes at Serena, Nadra, Marriott, Express Chowk, and Tea Cross Bari Imam were closed from 6am until further notice, advising citizens to use Margalla Road as an alternative.

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Traffic in the F-10 area was further disrupted due to the unexpected closure of a newly constructed underpass at F-8, blocked by large boulders and private security personnel.

This lack of prior notice led to confusion and significant delays, especially during peak school hours.

The absence of traffic police on major roads worsened the situation, leaving commuters frustrated as they faced long delays throughout the city.