Universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi Shift Classes Online Amid Security Preparations

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1. 12 Oct 2026 72% related

   2 outlets

   Islamabad schools and colleges reopen after weeks of closure

   Most outlets reported the reopening of government schools and colleges in Islamabad after they had been closed for several weeks to accommodate police personnel. Dawn provided additional context, noting that 38 public-sector institutions were involved and that the decision was made late Sunday night, allowing students to return on Monday or Tuesday. ProPakistani framed the reopening as a return after three weeks of closure but offered less detail on the timing or number of institutions affected.

2. 25 Sep 2026 71% related

   15 outlets · 3 developments

   Security measures intensify in Islamabad ahead of PTI protest

   Most outlets led with the deployment of thousands of security personnel and the closure of major access routes to Islamabad ahead of the planned PTI protest on September 27. Several also noted the use of shipping containers at key entry points and described the city as becoming increasingly fortified. The Express Tribune and Arab News Pakistan specifically mentioned the number of security forces (22,000) and the preemptive nature of the measures, while Daily Pakistan (English) described the capital as turning into a "fortified city." Business Recorder and Daily Times included details about the blocking of roads with containers and the identity of the protest as a long march by PTI supporters.

3. 22 Sep 2026 77% related

   6 outlets · 2 developments

   Security measures intensify in Islamabad ahead of anticipated protests

   Most outlets led with the scale of security personnel being deployed in Islamabad and Attock ahead of expected protests. Dawn provided additional details such as the requested budget, use of containers at key points, and police estimates of protester numbers, while also noting the use of schools and colleges for police accommodation. Dunya News focused on the number of personnel and their supervision structure.

4. 22 Sep 2026 79% related

   9 outlets

   Islamabad government schools to close from September 22 amid security measures

   Most outlets reported that 24 government schools in Islamabad would close from September 22 as part of security measures ahead of expected protests. Several emphasized the closure as a measure to accommodate deployed police personnel or due to road closures and barriers. A few also noted the broader impact on residents and mentioned specific areas affected, while others framed the closures as part of sealing the Red Zone. All outlets described the closures as temporary and linked to heightened security.

5. 21 Sep 2026 71% related

   2 outlets

   Rawalpindi schools to remain open amid security preparations for PTI march

   Most outlets led with the announcement that schools and colleges in Rawalpindi will remain open on Tuesday, noting the decision was made by the district administration. Both excerpts also mentioned that security preparations were intensifying in anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) march on September 27. Pakistan Observer briefly referenced the police withdrawing their request for additional deployment, while Hum News English focused more on the continuation of transport services alongside the educational institutions.