The M1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar, which was completely closed to all traffic due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Islamabad, has reopened by police.
The protests caused a complete disruption of ground transportation between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The GT Road was sealed off at the Attock Khurd checkpoint with containers placed on both sides.
A heavy contingent of Rangers, Frontier Corps, and police were deployed at the checkpoint.
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Initially, motorway police attributed the closure to heavy fog, stating that the motorway would reopen once visibility improved. However, following the reopening, PTI workers began arriving at the Peshawar toll plaza.
The protests, called for by Imran Khan, have brought business and daily life to a virtual standstill in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Major roads, public transport, and the Faiz Interchange are blocked. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert to manage any potential unrest.
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