Enhanced Security Measures Around Supreme Court
In anticipation of a protest by lawyers’ organizations on Shahrah Dastur, extraordinary Security measures have been implemented outside the Supreme Court.
Traffic Restrictions and Metro Bus Service Disruptions
Due to these security measures, only Margalla Road will remain open for access to the Supreme Court, resulting in severe traffic congestion. Service between Kashmir Highway and Pak Secretariat has been suspended.
Advisory on Road Closures
- Serena Chowk
- Nadra Chowk
- Marriott Hotel
- Express Chowk
- Imam Bari Cross
will remain temporarily closed from 6 AM to 2 PM. The only accessible route to the Red Zone will be via Margalla Road.
Traffic Guidance for Citizens
The traffic police have advised citizens to stay updated through:
- Traffic Helpline: 1915
- Islamabad Traffic Police Social Media Channels
Travelers are urged to use Margalla Road as an alternative to avoid inconvenience. Islamabad Traffic Police will remain active in assisting commuters.
Lawyers’ Protest and Bar Associations’ Response
The All Pakistan Lawyers Action Committee has announced a protest today on Constitution Avenue.
- Supreme Court Bar Association
- Pakistan Bar Council
- Punjab Bar Council
- KPK Bar Council
- Balochistan and Sindh High Court Bar Associations
have rejected the strike call. In an official statement, the Bar Council Association affirmed its support for the independence of the judiciary, emphasizing that only elected statutory bodies have the authority to call a strike. They strongly condemned the protest, predicting its failure.
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