The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for protests in Lahore has led to disruptions in the city's public transport services, with the Metro bus service partially restricted and Lorry Adda's inter-city bus operations completely halted.
In response to the protests, Metro bus services are now being operated on a limited route. The buses are running between Gajjumata and MAO College, while the section from MAO to Shahdara remains suspended due to road blockages.
Containers have been placed at key entry and exit points of the city, affecting traffic flow and hindering public transportation.
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Meanwhile, the Orange Line train service has been fully restored and is operating normally despite the ongoing protests.
However, Lorry Adda’s bus service has been completely shut down as authorities have closed all major roads leading in and out of Lahore.
The disruption of public transport is a direct result of the city's preventive measures to control the PTI-led protests, which have seen heavy police deployment and the placement of barricades around protest hotspots like Minar-e-Pakistan and Shahdara.
Containers have been placed on key roads, including Lower Mall, Greater Iqbal Park, Ravi Road, and Shahdara. Roads around Azadi Chowk, Badami Bagh, Bhati Gate, and Minar-e-Pakistan are also blocked. The containers have sealed off all main entry and exit points in Lahore, restricting general traffic.
In preparation for the protests, heavy police force has started reaching the main highways, with over 10,000 police personnel, including the anti-riot force, deployed across Lahore to maintain peace and order.
Police have been deployed inside the Azadi Flyover and Greater Iqbal Park, while students gathering on the top of the flyover were dispersed by the police.
