Traffic advisory issued ahead of Marka-i-Haq event in Islamabad
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Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said on Saturday that the capital’s traffic police had issued an advisory for May 10 (Sunday) for an event in connection with the anniversary of Marka-i-Haq. Sources told Dawn earlier that the top civilian and military leadership was expected to attend a ceremony to be held at the National Monument at Islamabad’s Zero Point to celebrate the Pakistani forces’ victory against India last year in May. “Temporary traffic diversions will remain in place from 6pm to 12am on various routes across the city,” Memon said in a post on the social media platform X. “Citizens are requested to plan their travel accordingly, use alternative routes, avoid unnecessary movement during peak hours, and cooperate with traffic officials to ensure smooth traffic flow and public convenience,” he said. According to the traffic police’s advisory, Srinagar Highway from Korianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor would remain closed for traffic on both sides during the specified hours. It said the Islamabad Expressway from Faizabad to Khayaban Chowk would also remain closed for traffic heading towards Faisal Avenue. Citizens travelling from the Motorway or Islamabad Chowk towards Bhara Kahu and Murree were advised to use 9th Avenue and Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) via Murree Road. Commuters travelling from Murree or Bhara Kahu towards the Motorway were asked to use Murree Road, Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) and 9th Avenue. Motorists travelling from the Motorway towards Red Zone and adjoining sectors were advised to use Jinnah Avenue or Margalla Road via 9th Avenue from Peshawar Mor. The residents of Red Zone and nearby sectors heading towards Rawalpindi or the Motorway were advised to travel through Margalla Road or Jinnah Avenue to 9th Avenue. Traffic coming from the Expressway towards Islamabad would be diverted through Faizabad, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road) and 9th Avenue, it said. Commuters travelling from Rawalpindi to Islamabad w