Suspension of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Metro bus services amid protests led by JI and PTI over inflation, electricity contracts, and detained leaders.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Metro bus services have been suspended in response to widespread protests led by major opposition parties, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), addressing issues such as inflation, expensive electricity contracts, and detained political leaders. The Red Zone in Islamabad has been sealed with containers ahead of the protests, and routes leading to the cities have been partially blocked. Section 144 has been imposed, restricting public gatherings and increasing security presence in anticipation of the protests.

July 25, 2024
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