The federal administration and Islamabad Police have issued a major traffic advisory, placing key entry routes on high alert and implementing sudden road closures:
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Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway (M-1) Closure: The M-1 Motorway connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Islamabad will be closed to all traffic starting 11:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23. Travelers are strongly advised to avoid the route and defer non-essential travel.
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M-2 Motorway Open: The M-2 Motorway (Islamabad–Lahore) currently remains open for traffic.
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Placement of Shipping Containers: Authorities have deployed over 2,000 containers at major entry and exit arteries, including the Attock Bridge and key intersections leading into the federal capital and the Red Zone.
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Security & Checkpoints: Heavy deployment of security personnel and strict checkposts are being established around the twin cities (Islamabad–Rawalpindi) to restrict unauthorized entry and maintain law and order.
