ISLAMABAD -UNS: Normalcy began returning to the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, as the police reportedly cleared Muridke of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters and reopened key roads to traffic.
According to police sources, the protest sit-in was brought to an end through a successful operation on Sunday night, after which the GT Road was cleared and reopened for regular traffic.
With the situation gradually stabilising, all connecting roads between Islamabad and Rawalpindi have now been reopened for commuters. In Rawalpindi, educational institutions resumed operations after a four-day suspension, while commercial activity also picked up pace, as shops and business centres reopened along Murree Road. Traffic on Murree Road and other adjoining routes was reported to be flowing smoothly.
However, the road from Murree Road leading to Faizabad remained closed, and the Metro Bus Service linking the two cities was still non-operational.
Authorities confirmed that mobile phone and data services had been fully restored across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, facilitating improved communication for residents.
Additionally, several key arteries including the IJP Road, Double Road, Expressway, and the route from Double Road to Ninth Avenue were reopened for vehicular traffic, easing movement across major junctions in the city.
The clearance operation in Muridke followed several days of unrest after TLP launched a protest march from Lahore to Islamabad. The group’s mobilisation prompted widespread concern among government officials, political parties, and the general public.
