Following a stressful night of skirmishes between law enforcement agencies and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Islamabad awoke to a gloomy and calm morning on Sunday.
The Metro Bus service, that travels between the two cities, is put on hold. But by midday, cell service had gradually returned to the city.
Daily life is significantly disrupted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as a result of the closure of most companies. For the last three days, all traffic is prohibited on the Murree Road.
In Rawalpindi, containers are positioned on the streets and highways that lead to Murree Road, severely impairing the lives of the populace.
There are several obstacles on the path from Rawalpindi’s Liaquat Bagh to Faizabad.
There are many Punjab Police deployments, and heightened security measures are in place.
Patients have found it challenging to get to hospitals due to road closures, while online companies have been negatively impacted by the suspension of mobile internet.
According to officials, service for mobile phones will soon be officially restored.
The Kashmir Highway and Expressway are accessible for vehicles within the boundaries of Islamabad.
All roads to and from the Red Zone are still restricted, although Murree Road and Airport Road are open as well. Excavated trenches have been filled, and the M1 highway leading to Lahore is now open. In addition, the M2 highway leading to Peshawar has reopened.
The PTI’s protest leader, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, disappeared from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa house, although the demonstration hasn’t been formally called off yet.
