Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan announced on Thursday to postpone the public gathering in Islamabad.
Azam Swati along with the PTI chairman told the media persons that PTI has postponed today's public gathering in Islamabad on the directions of the PTI founder Imran Khan
The political atmosphere is tense as Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a rally in Islamabad despite the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration revoked the rally permit late last night, leading to heightened security measures across the twin cities.
Containers have been strategically placed around the Red Zone, effectively blocking all roads leading to the area.
Security has been placed on high alert in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Access to the Red Zone is restricted, with only government employees allowed to enter by showing their office cards.
Adding to the traffic woes, Day 2 of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Cricket Test match is underway in Rawalpindi.
To ensure the safety of the players and spectators, Murree Road around the Cricket Stadium has been closed to general traffic.
As a result of these security measures, the Islamabad administration has declared a holiday for educational institutions across the city.
PTI jalsa new date announced
PTI leader Azam Swati said that PTI will now hold the public gathering on September 8.
He requested all PTI caravans to return to their home destinations on the orders of the PTI founder Imran Khan.
Islamabad administration has proposed a new date of September 8 to PTI.
The ICT administration also issued a No-Objection Certificate for the September 8 public gathering in the name of PTI leader Aami Mughal.
The NPOC directed the jalsa participants to refrain from anti-state and anti0relgion sloganeering.
Situation at Rav Toll Plaza
PTI has announced a rally in Islamabad today. Motorway Ravi Tal Plaza in Lahore has been closed from the Islamabad side.
Traffic is being diverted to Babu Sabu Chowk, Sagian, and Ring Road.
PTI has announced a rally in Islamabad today and Motorway Ravi Tal Plaza was closed from the Islamabad side and traffic is being diverted towards Babu Sabu Chowk, Sagian, and Ring Road.
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Amara Athar advised citizens to check the route plan before traveling and they could Citizens can call helpline 15 for help and guidance.
Thokar Niaz Baig Lahore
A heavy contingent of Lahore Police reached Thokar Niaz Baig wherein PTI's women wing workers were present to go into a caravan to attend the Lahore rally.