Islamabad:In view of protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), the government has imposed Section 144 and completely sealed the Red Zone of the federal capital Islamabad.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the opposition alliance Movement for Protection of Constitution had announced nationwide protests today, while Jamaat-e-Islami also declared a sit-in against inflation and excessive electricity prices in Islamabad.
Omar Ayub stated that Imran Khan has conveyed a message to everyone to make the Movement for Protection of Constitution’s call successful and to ensure peaceful protests, as our demonstrations have always been peaceful.
On the other hand, Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a sit-in in Islamabad. Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, while speaking to the media in Gujranwala, said that on July 26, there will be a sit-in in Islamabad and Jamaat-e-Islami will fight the case of 25 crore people.
He said that electricity bills have made life miserable for the people, and the public is selling their precious goods and jewelry to pay bills. The government should provide security, health, and education facilities, and if the government cannot provide facilities, why is it imposing taxes?
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman said that caravans from all over the country are heading towards Islamabad, so the government should refrain from placing obstacles in the way of sit-ins. Pressures cannot stop our path; if the government stops entering Islamabad, the situation will deteriorate. Jamaat-e-Islami has directed its workers to reach Islamabad cautiously, saying that the protest against inflation will definitely be held.
Containers have been placed at Nadrac Chowk, Serena Chowk, and Express Chowk to seal the Red Zone. Police said that due to the implementation of Section 144 in the federal capital, no permission has been granted for any protest.
Traffic diversion plans for twin cities
Islamabad Police has arranged a diversion plan for traffic due to the law and order situation in the city. Alternative routes have been specified for the guidance of the general public. Use alternative routes in case of necessity:
1. Use Rawalpindi, Saddar Road in case of closure of Rawat T Cross.
2. Use Motorway for all citizens in case of closure of Peshawar GT Road.
3. For all citizens traveling to and from Islamabad in case of closure of High Way 14G Sarai Nigar Road, GT Road, Mirabad, and Colonel Sher Khan Road.
4. Use Khanna Pul, Lohar Road, Captain Tafila Road, Park Road to all citizens coming from Rawalpindi in case of closure of Faizabad.
5. Use 9th Junio for all citizens coming from Faizabad Road in case of closure of Faisal Junio.
6. Use the term for all citizens who are to be the most aware and Janal of Faisal Ju of is
