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Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to be closed for all types of traffic from 11pm on Wednesday

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Islamabad police issued an advisory stating that the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) will be closed to all traffic from 11pm on September 23 due to security concerns surrounding a planned PTI protest march aimed at releasing party founder Imran Khan, scheduled for September 27. The closure is intended to prevent non-essential travel and ensure public safety as more than 50,000 security personnel will be deployed in Islamabad and Attock district to manage the potential unrest.

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Finance minister Miftah Ismail announced that the government will spend PKR 1 billion to reinforce security measures in Islamabad ahead of Imran Khan's planned protest march, which has been delayed until October 4. The deployment of shipping containers and increased police presence have disrupted traffic and daily life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. PTI supporters are demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Khan, who remains a popular figure despite his convictions on corruption charges. Despite the postponement, PTI spokesperson Zulfi Bukhari indicated that the party could launch the march earlier if deemed fit. Security costs have doubled since the initial announcement of the protest, straining government resources. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi defended security measures as precautionary against potential instability and violence. Analysts suggest that the protest poses a significant challenge to the military-backed government's legitimacy and stability. Khan's detention since 2023 has sparked widespread political unrest and arrests of party members. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, faces mounting pressure as the de facto leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, remains influential in decision-making processes. Shipping containers deployed on key routes signal imminent protests, disrupting daily life for residents commuting between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Fuel prices have also risen due to ongoing tensions with Iran, adding to public discontent. The PTI's protest plans continue to be a focal point of political tension in Pakistan.

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On Monday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had warned the PTI against its Sept 27 long march, urging the party to refrain from proceeding with the protest. “We have clearly told them (PTI) that they can never achieve anything through such drama, and I will say again that there is still time; they should not go into this situation,” Naqvi said during a press briefing, advising the party to “not enter a dead-end street”.

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🔮 Islamabad police on Tuesday issued an advisory stating that the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) will be closed to all types of traffic from 11pm on September 23 (Wednesday).

2026-09-22 · Dawn

Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to be closed for all types of traffic from 11pm on Wednesday · assertive framing

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Islamabad police on Tuesday issued an advisory stating that the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) will be closed to all types of traffic from 11pm on September 23 (Wednesday). asserted

Motorway → issue → September

“Those travelling from the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and from other areas, should avoid using the M-1 and postpone non-essential travel,” the advisory, posted on the social media platform X, said. asserted

advisory → travel → platform

The advisory noted that the M-2 Motorway between Lahore and Islamabad will remain open to all types of traffic, and urged motorists to take this information into consideration when planning their journeys. asserted

Motorway → note → journeys

The development came amid a planned long march to Islamabad by the PTI for the release of party founder Imran Khan, which is scheduled to take place on Sept 27 (Sunday). asserted

which → come → Sept

Police have already set up around 2,000 containers around the federal capital and at Attock Bridge, an entry point from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern parts of the country. asserted

Police → set → country

More than 22,000 security personnel led by eight deputy inspectors general of police will be deployed in the federal capital and over 30,000 in the Attock district, which connects KP with Punjab. asserted

which → lead → Punjab

In Attock, additional personnel to assist the local police have arrived and began reporting to the district police officer. asserted

personnel → assist → officer

Naqvi → warn → street

The interior minister vowed the government will not “leave any loopholes” in its response if the party went ahead with the protest. asserted

party → vow → protest

It should be mentioned that the Jamaat-i-Islami, which had also announced a long march to Islamabad against the petroleum levy, said on Tuesday it was postponing it at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, pending a meeting with him. asserted

it → mention → him