Islamabad's Red Zone stretches out amid PTI long march 'threat'
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Islamabad: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's much-hyped long march to the federal capital gathers momentum, the federal government on Monday extended the Red Zone till Zero Point in Islamabad. As per details, Faisal Avenue, Margalla Road, Bari Imam and Fifth Avenue have also been declared part of the no-protest area. The district administration stated that Section 144 will remain imposed in the areas declared as Red Zone, adding that no rally or public gathering will be allowed in the extended area.
Political tension is on the rise in the country after PTI chief Imran Khan finally announced the launching of a fresh movement from October 28 to press the government to announce snap polls. Soon after, the federal capital was put on high alert.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday warned party chief Imran Khan that Red Zone was government's "red line" which should not be crossed. He said the PTI could stage its long march at the federal capital’s sectors H-9 and G-9 as allocated by courts, but its participants were restricted from entering the Red Zone, which would be protected by Rangers and Pakistan Army personnel.
Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 01 2022
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