In view of the sit-in of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Islamabad administration sealed the red zone and declared a holiday in public and private schools on Thursday. Following the instructions of the Ministry of Interior, the district administration of Islamabad has sealed the red zone. The roads from other cities have been closed. According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has decided to keep schools closed in the context of the situation for the safety of children. It is also reported that the decision to keep schools closed today was taken because PTI announced a rally and a protest call by a religious group. On the other hand, due to the rally and demonstration, the metro bus service will remain suspended today and the security of the metro bus stations has also been increased. Earlier, section 144 was also implemented by the Punjab government across the province which banned the gathering. According to the notification, Section 144 will remain in force throughout Punjab from August 22 to 24, under which all kinds of political and general gatherings will be banned throughout Punjab.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan