Islamabad, Oct 7: Metro Bus Service Partially Restored in Rawalpindi. A portion of the Metro Bus service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has been restored. The service from Faizabad to the Pakistan Secretariat is still suspended, although it is currently operating from Rawalpindi’s Saddar Station to Faizabad.
The district administration ordered the service to be discontinued. It is important to note that the Metro Bus service has been suspended for the past three days due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rallies, which have been taking place at various locations in the federal capital. But now, much of the service is back online.
All major parts of the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) were reopened recently, enabling easy traffic flow for all kinds of vehicles. Vehicles from Neela Dullah can now follow the regular route without any disruptions, and the portion from Chakri has now started operations. In addition, the M1 motorway has been cleared, permitting unrestricted traffic for all types of vehicles.
The Lahore Traffic Police declared on Sunday that traffic is finally flowing freely through the city’s open entry and departure ports. The Eastern Bypass is now open, and traffic is moving normally at important intersections like Babusabu, Thokar Niaz Baig, Shahdara, and Saggiyan, guaranteeing locals and visitors a smooth commute.
The major Kashmir Highway in Islamabad is reopened to traffic moving in the direction of the motorway, however the 26 Number Chungi area remains blocked by containers. Government sources have suggested that eliminating the remaining blockades is a priority. The deputy commissioner for Rawalpindi also attested to the fact that all barriers and containers have been taken down, allowing for the restoration of traffic in the garrison city.
Murree Road and its surrounding highways have both of its tracks cleared, albeit some debris needs to be removed still. The deputy commissioner did, however, clarify that the Islamabad administration has the power to reopen the portion of Murree Road in Faizabad as well as the highways that link Rawalpindi with the nation’s capital.
