In anticipation of protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, schools in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been closed today.

The Islamabad Private School Association announced the closures, citing safety concerns and roadblocks caused by the protests at D-Chowk.

Waheed Khan, the General Secretary of the Private School Association, emphasized that student safety is their top priority, especially after students faced significant disruptions the previous day due to containers placed on roads to manage traffic.

Abrar Ahmed, President of the Northern Punjab Private Schools Management Association, confirmed that schools in Rawalpindi would also remain closed to prevent any difficulties for students and staff.

In addition to school closures, the Islamabad police announced that all police facilitation centers and driving license offices would be shut down for the day.

Metro bus services in Rawalpindi have been suspended, affecting routes between Saddar and IJP Road, although services from IJP Road to Pak Secretariat will continue.

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Heavy security measures are being implemented, with 4,000 police personnel deployed to maintain order as PTI marches to the federal capital.

The party is preparing for a significant rally, with participants advised to bring supplies to protect against potential teargas and obstacles along their route.

Authorities have sealed major routes from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, further complicating travel in the area.