Authorities in Islamabad have issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan and sealed the Red Zone ahead of high-level negotiations between United States (US) and Iran. Read More: ICT declares two public holidays on April 9, 10 amid foreign delegation visit According to Islamabad Traffic Police, the Red Zone and its extended areas will remain completely […]
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Roads to Islamabad’s Red Zone closed ahead of protests
ISLAMABAD: Authorities closed multiple routes leading to Islamabad’s Red Zone on Friday ahead of expected protests by religious parties, according to a traffic advisory issued by the capital’s police. Islamabad police said only a limited number of entry points to the Red Zone will remain open during the day to manage security and traffic flow. […]
Peshawar High Court orders reopening of roads blocked by PTI protests
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) expressed strong displeasure over the closure of roads due to protests staged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and directed authorities to immediately reopen all affected routes. The court also ordered a compliance report to be submitted by tomorrow. Read More: PHC issues decision on PTI leaders’ protective bail The hearing was […]
Freezing temperatures disrupt life in snow-hit regions
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall continued to disrupt daily life across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Punjab and Balochistan on Tuesday, blocking key highways, cutting off remote areas and compounding hardships for already vulnerable communities. Read More: Westerly wave brings snow, freezing temperatures to northern In Gilgit-Baltistan, a fresh spell of snowfall brought routine activities to a halt […]
Power, road closures paralyse life in Galiyat as tourists remain stranded
Normal life in the tourist areas of Galiyat Sunday has been severely disrupted following heavy snowfall, which has resulted in prolonged power outages, blocked link roads, and communication breakdowns, leaving both residents and tourists stranded. In view of the worsening situation, Member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Amina Sardar contacted Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Sarmad Saleem […]
Nine killed as heavy snowfall paralyses northern regions
At least nine members of a family were killed when a snow avalanche buried their house in Chitral on Friday, as heavy snowfall, avalanches and landslides disrupted life across northern and western parts of Pakistan, blocking major roads, cutting off power supplies and stranding travellers amid freezing temperatures. Read More: Heavy snowfall paralyzes Northern Pakistan regions […]
ITP issues traffic advisory for cricket series in Rawalpindi
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the ongoing One-Day and Tri-Nation Cricket Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Over 300 officers have been deployed to manage traffic and ensure smooth movement for both cricket teams and the public. Special arrangements have been made to facilitate team transport from Islamabad […]
Quetta roads closed, internet suspended ahead of PTI rally
QUETTA: Authorities in Quetta have closed major roads and suspended mobile and internet services ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan rally, citing heightened security concerns. The district administration has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for a month. Despite these restrictions, PTI has insisted on holding the rally to […]
Rawalpindi, Islamabad Lockdown Enters Second Day Amid TLP March Fears
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The federal capital and nearby Rawalpindi remained under lockdown for a second day on Saturday as authorities tightened security to stop the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protest march from entering Islamabad. Over 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Punjab to block the rally moving from Lahore via GT Road. Police arrested more than 140 protesters […]