Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi partially shut down due to protests

Roads have been blocked in Islamabad and Lahore and Metro Bus service in Rawalpindi has been suspended because of the ongoing protests organised by the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in these cities, reported Geo News.

Islamabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic plan as the city braces to deal with TLP protests today (Friday). TLP’s protest is reportedly moving from Lahore to the federal capital for a long march.

Road Alert!
In view of the upcoming protests, The district police is likely to block Road near Ravi Toll plaza & Faizpur interchange. We advice avoid travelling in the vicinity. We will update. Stay with us.
Best regards
NHMP.

— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) October 22, 2021

Containers have been placed at various points in Lahore, including the Samanabad turn at Multan Road and at the Grid Station Stop. Containers have also been placed at the Dubai Chowk in Iqbal Town’s Boulevard area to stop protesters from assembling. 

Earlier, the Ministry of Interior had written to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend internet services in Lahore due to TLP protests.  

Strict security measures have been taken in Rawalpindi as authorities have blocked and placed containers on several roads.