ISLAMABAD: The local administration has suspended the Metro Bus and Electric Bus services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on official instructions.
According to Metro Bus officials, the service between Saddar Station and Pak Secretariat has been stopped. The suspension began on the evening of October 9 (Thursday) and will remain in effect until October 10 (Friday). Further decisions will be made based on the situation.
Similarly, all routes of the Electric Bus Service in Islamabad have also been suspended.
Authorities have decided to seal the Red Zone in Islamabad due to a protest announced by a religious group.
Private TV channels reported that, in view of the planned protest and rally, the administration has decided to close Islamabad’s entry points and the Red Zone area.
Following the decision, more than 70 containers have been placed in the city, while heavy police deployment is being made at all entry points. The Red Zone and its extended areas will remain completely sealed.
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Meanwhile, due to the security situation, the Rawalpindi Agricultural University has announced a holiday for Friday. A notification stated that academic and administrative activities will remain suspended in both Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The university administration has sent the notification to all department heads.
In a related development, the Punjab government has also halted the Orange Line Train Service due to security concerns.
According to private TV reports, several Orange Line stations had already been closed to passengers, and police and security personnel have been deployed at the sites. Sources added that the Orange Line Train will remain suspended today and tomorrow.
