PTI workers cross all roadblocks at Kati Pahari to reach Islamabad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers crossed the Kati Pahari despite tear gas and roadblocks to reach Islamabad to participate in the sit-in for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan.

The Islamabad police have closed the city's main entry and exit points, with Margalla Avenue barricaded using containers on both sides.

The National Highways Authority announced the closure of motorways for "road maintenance" starting Friday at 8 PM.

As a result, all motorways leading to Islamabad have been completely closed to normal traffic, with diversions in place, such as directing vehicles to Thokar Niaz Baig and the Babusabu side. The motorways affected by these closures include:

M1: Peshawar to Islamabad

M2: Lahore to Islamabad

M3: Lahore to Abdul Hakeem

M4: Pindi Bhattian to Multan

M11: Sialkot to Lahore

M14: Yarik to Hakla

In addition, 15 critical routes within Islamabad have also been blocked, including Kati Pahari, Nicholson Monument, Paswal, Fatehjang Road, Margalla Avenue, Faizabad, and Barakahu.