The federal capital, Islamabad, is under tight security due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest. Police, Rangers, and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have been deployed in large numbers.
The government has sealed major entry routes from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Trenches have been dug in some areas to block access, adding to the restrictions.
Roads Blocked with Containers
Authorities have placed containers at key points to prevent movement. Chungi Number 26 has been completely sealed, and Rangers have been stationed there. Srinagar Highway has also been blocked at Zero Point.
The Expressway is closed at Khanna Pul on both sides. A fire erupted in one of the containers placed there, but the cause remains unclear. Airport routes are also blocked, and Faizabad’s link to Islamabad is cut off.
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Access to Adiala Jail Restricted
Roads leading to Adiala Jail have been completely sealed. Containers and security forces block all routes to the jail, disrupting residents in the area.
Police officials confirmed that no protests or gatherings will be allowed near the jail.
70 Key Points Under CCTV Surveillance
Security measures include the deployment of 6,000 police personnel at key entry points. Authorities are monitoring 70 locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad through CCTV cameras to ensure no protests disrupt the peace.
Officials stated that rallies, protests, or demonstrations will not be permitted in the twin cities.
Public Transport and Communication Services Suspended
The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus service has been suspended. The Green Line service from PIMS to Bhara Kahu has also been halted.
Internet and mobile services have been disrupted across Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Interior Ministry confirmed that communication services in high-risk areas have been suspended due to security concerns.
Border Between Punjab and KP Sealed
The Punjab-KP border at Attock Khurd is completely sealed. Security checkpoints have been established, and heavily equipped personnel are on alert.
Containers block main roads in Jhelum, and Faisalabad’s entry points are also closed. Motorways from Lahore, Peshawar, and Faisalabad to Islamabad remain inaccessible.
PTI Finalizes Protest Plans
Despite government restrictions, PTI has finalized its protest strategy. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur plans to lead convoys from Swabi at 3 PM. Leaders and workers have been instructed to arrive at the protest site separately to avoid detection.
PTI has announced that the protest will continue until their demands, including the release of party founder Imran Khan, are met.
Government Warns of Strict Action
The government has also finalized its counter-strategy. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned that anyone taking the law into their own hands will be detained.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif accused PTI of seeking to politicize violence. “They aim to use deaths for political gain. We will respond to any armed groups with full force,” he said.
The tense situation has put Islamabad on edge, with both sides preparing for a showdown.
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