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RawalpindiIslamabad Gridlocked for Third Day as Faizabad Stays Shut

Rail capacity increases provide only partial relief.

Overview

  • An official road report detailed a complete shutdown of Faizabad Murree Road and single‑lane restrictions on more than 30 routes across Rawalpindi.
  • Motorway Police said traffic on the M‑2 LahoreIslamabad section is back to normal, with the M‑1, M‑3 and M‑4 also operating.
  • Pakistan Railways attached additional coaches, especially on RawalpindiLahore services, and said trains are running on schedule.
  • Metro Bus service in the twin cities remains suspended, while mobile phone service saw partial restoration.
  • Multiple entry points, including the Expressway and Faizabad Interchange, were sealed with containers, and several urban choke points remain heavily congested.