PTI protest: Barriers being removed in twin cities, mobile services also restored

Motorways M-1 and M-2 have reopened, with several key junctions being cleared

The process of removing obstacles in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has begun in response to the PTI protests, and mobile phone and internet services have also been restored.

There are currently no demonstrators at Jinnah Avenue, D-Chowk, or China Chowk. Fresh contingents of police, Rangers, and FC have been deployed around the Islamabad Red Zone and D-Chowk, Express News reported.

While shops and markets remain open within the city, business activities are nearly non-existent. The roadblocks have severely disrupted urban life, including the supply of vegetables and fruits.

Current status of roads

Obstacles have been removed at Murree Chowk and containers have also been cleared near Moti Mahal on Murree Road, allowing access to Raja Bazaar

Kacheri Chowk, the route from Rawat to Kacheri Chowk and Sawan Bridge, and the road from Kacheri to Old Airport Road Korral are all open to general traffic.

Barriers have been cleared from Stadium Road Double Road, and the road to IJ Principal Turn is now open. Obstacles have also been removed from 6th Chowk and Chandi Chowk. C Block Chowk and Khanna Bridge Chowk have been opened for traffic to and from Rawalpindi.

Naz Cinema, Liaquat Bagh, DAV College Road, Murree Chowk, Moti Mahal on Murree Road, Suzuki Stand Metro Station, Sawan Bridge, T Chowk, Korral Chowk, Margalla Stand, Pirodhai Bus Stand, Khayaban Sir Syed, and Shah Najaf Point are all clear for traffic.

Barriers have been removed from Kairaj Factory Checkpoint, 26 Number Chungi, Mehrabad, Chairing Cross, Khwaja Corporation, and Dhama Syedan roads. Obstacles have also been cleared at points leading to Central Jail Adiala Rawalpindi at Kalyal Stop and Dhingal.

Roadblocks have been lifted at Chak Beli Mor Rawat, Mandrah Mor, Misa Kaswal GT Road Gujar Khan, and Dotalah Motor GT Road Chakwal.

In light of the security situation, Rawalpindi police have been deployed at over 30 pickets, with officers stationed at metro stations as well.

Meanwhile, Motorways M-1 and M-2 have been reopened for traffic. Excavated areas on M-1, including the location at Patthar Gadh, have been filled in.

However, all routes connecting Rawalpindi to Islamabad, including Faizabad, remain closed, with containers and barriers in place. The metro bus service between the twin cities is still suspended.