The situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is now under control, with roads reopening and normalcy gradually returning to the area.
Containers removed as normalcy returns to twin cities after PTI protest. Authorities have begun removing containers from roads across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, signaling a return to normalcy in the twin cities after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. The clearance operation at D-Chowk and surrounding areas, which had been blocked for several days, has now been completed, and the roads are being reopened to traffic.
Containers are being cleared from key routes in both cities, including the Faizabad Flyover and Murree Road in Rawalpindi. The Faizabad Interchange, which had been shut down for five days, has now reopened, and the M1 and M2 motorways, along with others, are accessible again after being closed due to the protests. The Multan to Sukkur Motorway has also been reopened for traffic.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the D-Chowk and Khyber Plaza areas and met with law enforcement officials to commend their efforts in clearing the protesters and restoring order. He praised the Rangers, police forces from Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh, the FC, and the Army for their role in neutralizing the unrest and ensuring peace.
Naqvi also ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to clean up the streets and assess the damage caused by the protests. He described the operation as a success and declared that the conspiracy to create division among the people had been thwarted, calling it a victory for the people of Pakistan.
The clearance followed a major operation in Blue Area where several PTI protesters set containers on fire in an attempt to resist security forces. One of the containers, which was reportedly carrying Bushra Bibi and Ali Amin Gandapur, was among those set ablaze during the clashes. Authorities confirmed that this was the same container used by the two PTI leaders to reach the protest site.
While the operation saw the arrest of over 450 protesters, security forces ensured that Bushra Bibi did not leave Islamabad. Meanwhile, a vehicle carrying Gandapur’s security personnel was halted by police, and further measures were put in place to monitor movements within the capital.
The situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is now under control, with roads reopening and normalcy gradually returning to the area.
