Islamabad Metro Bus Service suspended amid Govt Employees’ Protest
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ISLAMABAD – Commuters in Pakistan’s federal capital faced major disruption as authorities temporarily suspended Islamabad Metro Bus service over concerns of a possible protest by government employees. Officials said the shutdown was ordered as precautionary measure following reports that public sector workers could take to streets to demonstrate against the government. The unexpected suspension left thousands of daily passengers scrambling for alternative transportation, causing inconvenience across the metropolis. Government employees’ leader Rahman Bajwa confirmed that Metro service was closed suddenly under government decision. He stated that the move was taken to safeguard public property and national assets in view of the anticipated demonstrations. The suspension comes at time of growing tensions over employee-related issues, with authorities opting for preventive measures ahead of any potential unrest. It remains unclear when full Metro Bus operations will resume. Islamabad Traffic Update: Constitution Avenue closed amid Govt Employees’ Protest