ISLAMABAD: The PTI convoy led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur couldn’t enter Islamabad due to the closure of toll plaza and roads, local media reported.
According to local media reports, the convoy was diverted towards Sangjani, from where it will try to reach D-Chowk, Islamabad.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Ali Amin Gandapur is “crossing all the lines” now.
Replying to a question regarding reports of “imposition of emergency” in KP, he said that he is in contact with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, and whatever strategy they devise will be followed.
Lahore Situation
Local media reported on Saturday that all major roads in Lahore and Raiwind have been sealed with heavy containers and tight police security ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest call, causing major disruptions to traffic and daily life,
In Lahore, routes and roads leading to the Minar-e-Pakistan have been completely blocked while containers have also been placed from District Courts to the site.
Main roads such as those from Bhati Gate, Data Darbar, and the Railway Station have been sealed, according to local media. Main entry points from Batti Chowk, Shahdara, and Imamia Colony are shut down, making it impossible for traffic to enter these parts of the city.
Moreover, the grounds surrounding at Minar-e-Pakistan have been flooded with water, some section of media claimed. Strict measures have also been taken in Raiwind, where Jati Umra Road at Adda Plot has been blocked.
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Officials have also further imposed Section 144 in Lahore, restricting all public gatherings and rallies until October 8. These measures and protests have left residents frustrated as traffic congestion worsens, and access to main areas remains cut off. Police personnel are heavily deployed in sensitive areas to ensure that public order is maintained in the city.
The general public is urged to avoid unnecessary travel and keep updated on the latest traffic advisories from local officials.
