The federal government and district administration have issued multiple notifications enforcing strict administrative and security measures in Islamabad, including a one-day work-from-home directive for several ministries and the closure of major hiking trails in the federal capital. The measures have been introduced to streamline official operations and manage public movement, particularly in and around sensitive […]
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Islamabad eases restrictions as Red Zone stays sealed
Parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi began returning to normal on Wednesday as several routes in the twin cities were reopened to the public, while the high-security Red Zone remained sealed amid ongoing diplomatic activity and security arrangements. Read More: Islamabad red zone access limited, ITP advises alternative routes Authorities had imposed strict closures over recent days […]
Islamabad under strict security as ITP issues alternate traffic plan for Red Zone
Strict traffic restrictions were imposed across the federal capital on Saturday as US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to participate in the US-Iran peace talks, with key highways closed and diversions put in place while authorities sealed multiple routes and restricted access to sensitive areas. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued an alternate traffic […]
Capital on high alert, Red Zone access restricted ahead of protests
Authorities in the capital have placed Islamabad on high security alert, closing several routes to the Red Zone on Friday ahead of expected protests by religious and political groups against recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The demonstrations were organised by Jamaat-i-Islami, the Shia Ulema Council, and the Ittehad-e-Ummat Forum. According to the organisers, the Shia […]
Memon accuses JI workers of entering Red Zone
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that Jamaat-e-Islami had already been informed that they would not be allowed to enter the red zone and were instructed to protest peacefully. Despite this, Jamaat-e-Islami workers entered the red zone and pelted stones. In a statement, he […]
PTI long march: Educational institutes will remain open in Islamabad Red Zone
Capital police on Friday said all traffic routes including the red zone are open in Islamabad city. According to the reports, the traffic flow is normal on all the highways of Islamabad. The capital police said that routine activities are going on in all commercial centers of the city. While all schools and educational institutions […]
Section 144 imposed for two months in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in the federal capital for two months to avoid any untoward law and order situation besides prohibiting all kinds of gatherings in areas outside the Red Zone within a one-kilometre radius. The scope of Section 144 to prohibit all kinds of public gatherings was expanded in Islamabad […]