A day after an assassination attempt on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, the political party has called for a country-wide protest after Friday prayers. The senior leader of the party, Asad Umar, tweeted: “There will be protest after Friday prayers across the country.” Hence, traffic police have issued a Islamabad and Lahore traffic update for the citizens.
آج نماز جمعہ کے بعد تمام ملک میں احتجاج ہو گا. جب تک عمران خان کا مطالبہ پورا نہیں ہوتا، ملک گیر احتجاج جاری رہے گا
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 4, 2022
Lahore Traffic Update
In its traffic alert, Lahore City Traffic Police have said that traffic is being diverted due to protest at following points:
- Shahdara Chowk
- Faisal Chowk, Mall Road
- Liberty Chowk
- Kalma Chowk Towards Model Town (Both Sides)
- Chungi Amarsidhu, Ferozepur Road (Both sides)
- Begum Kot Towards Shahdara Chowk
Additional traffic wardens have been appointed on these points.
Traffic Alert.#Trafficplan #Trafficpolice #IGPPunjab #CCPOLahore #Lahorepoliceofficials #Policepublic #lahore pic.twitter.com/n7sKRpC3Hs
— City Traffic Police Lahore (@ctplahore) November 4, 2022
Islamabad Traffic Advisory
In its traffic advisory sharing the possible road blockages in the twin cities. “There are chances of protest at Faizabad, Khanna Pull, Rawat, Tarnol, Bhara Kahu, and Sangjani after the Friday prayers,” the police tweeted, adding that no one will be allowed to block the roads.
The police further said that the force will ensure smooth movement in Islamabad.
نماز جمعہ کے بعد فیض آباد، کھنہ پل، روات، ترنول، بھارہ کہو بازار، سنگجانی پر احتجاج کے امکانات ہیں۔
کسی کو راستے روکنے کی ہرگز اجازت نہیں دی جائے گی۔
پولیس کو ہدایت کی گئی ہے اسلام آباد میں آمد و رفت کے راستے کھلے رکھے جائیں۔
قانون کے دائرے میں پرامن احتجاج شہریوں کا حق ہے۔⬇️
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) November 4, 2022
The protests will lead to traffic disturbances and hassle for the citizens, hence, the people should plan accordingly. Try to avoid the areas of protests and don’t travel unnecessarily. If you are planning to commute or have to g
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