The Islamabad High Court has ordered the removal of the Aabpara-Melody Road barricades.
In response to a petition against the closure of key major roads, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered competent authorities to remove barriers from the Aabpara-Melody Road.
According to media reports, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard a plea filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the likely closure of key roadways across Islamabad. In this context, Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz appeared in court.
The petitioner’s attorney argued during the court that the road in front of Lal Masjid is also blocked. Unsatisfied with the situation, the court directed DC Irfan Nawaz to unblock the road immediately.
In the conversation, the attorney also discussed the Aabpara-Melody road. Justice Kayani recommended the people to contact their representatives in order to exercise their rights, adding that the High Court would issue a ruling about the road closure shortly.
The petition also condemned the wrongful arrests of people by the Islamabad police. The complaint was modified to include the chief commissioner, deputy commissioner, and inspector general of Islamabad.
Public Transportation Service
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started blue and green line metro buses in Islamabad to serve the Islamabad Expressway, Bhara Kahu, and neighbouring suburbs.
The agency recently announced the addition of 13 additional routes to its transportation network. The first phase, according to CDA Chairman Capt. (Retd.) Usman Younis, would see the provision of transportation for six crowded routes, with PIMS acting as the centre point.
The government will purchase buses for seven more routes in the second phase. Meanwhile, the CDA is assessing the viability of all routes and producing procurement papers for different companies.
