Authorities have blocked several roads leading to Islamabad and Rawalpindi in preparation for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for November 24.
As part of the security measures, hostels, guest houses, and hotels have been evacuated, and “no entry” signs have been placed on major routes.
Access to the twin cities has been restricted at 33 locations, with shipping containers set up to block entry points.
The Faizabad Interchange has been closed, and the Metro bus service connecting the two cities has been suspended. Key roads, including those leading to Adiala Jail, have also been obstructed.
To maintain order, the Islamabad Police have shut down all major access routes to the city.
Additional law enforcement personnel, totaling 30,000, have been deployed, including contingents from Sindh and Azad Kashmir, as well as Frontier Corps personnel.
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PTI opposition leader Omar Ayub emphasized that arrangements are in place to counter government obstacles to the protest, asserting that they will reach Islamabad “at any cost.”
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that anyone engaging in lawlessness would be arrested, stressing the need to secure the city ahead of a scheduled visit from a Belarusian delegation.
The Punjab government has also imposed Section 144 across the province from November 23 to November 25 in response to the planned protests. This comes as PTI founder Imran Khan calls for demonstrations nationwide.
