--- title: "Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopens after security shutdown" description: "Most outlets reported the reopening of the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar, noting that the National Highways and Motorway Police removed barriers and restored traffic in both directions. A few also mentioned the prior closure and its link to a postponed PTI march, as well as the removal of physical obstructions like containers and metal sheets. The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror explicitly tied the reopening to the PTI’s decision to delay its protest, while others focused more narrowly on the resumption of traffic." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10795-motorways-m-1-m-14-gt-road-reopen-today-after-pti-defers site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopens after security shutdown pakistan · updated 29 Sep 2026, 3:26 AM PKT · 25–29 Sep 2026 · 12 articles from 10 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the reopening of the M-1 motorway, M-14, and GT Road following the PTI’s decision to defer its long march. Pakistan Observer noted ongoing traffic disruptions on Friday, while Daily Pakistan (English) highlighted the expected reopening from 6:00 AM the following day. The framing varied slightly in emphasis: one outlet led with continued closure, while the other focused on the resumption of traffic. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 29 Sep 2026 — Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway reopened to traffic (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway reopened to traffic](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1559730/islamabad-peshawar-motorway-reopened-to-traffic/) · 29 Sep 2026, 3:26 AM PKT > The National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Monday said the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar has been reopened to all types of traffic in both directions. M-1, sections of M-14 (Islamabad-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway) and the GT Road (N-5) were closed to traffic last week for an indefinite period amid government pushback ahead […] ### 28 Sep 2026 — Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopens after security shutdown (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the reopening of the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar, noting that the National Highways and Motorway Police removed barriers and restored traffic in both directions. A few also mentioned the prior closure and its link to a postponed PTI march, as well as the removal of physical obstructions like containers and metal sheets. The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror explicitly tied the reopening to the PTI’s decision to delay its protest, while others focused more narrowly on the resumption of traffic. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopened for traffic](https://www.app.com.pk/national/islamabad-peshawar-motorway-reopened-for-traffic/) · 28 Sep 2026, 4:27 PM PKT > The Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) has been reopened to all types of traffic in both directions, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) said on Monday. - **Pakistan Observer** — [M-1 Motorway, Islamabad-Peshawar GT Road Reopened to Traffic](https://pakobserver.net/m-1-motorway-islamabad-peshawar-gt-road-reopened-to-traffic/) · 28 Sep 2026, 3:54 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Monday announced the reopening of the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar… - **ARY News (English)** — [M-1 Motorway reopens to all traffic after five-day closure](https://arynews.tv/m-1-motorway-reopens-to-all-traffic-after-five-day-closure) · 28 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > According to the National Highways and Motorway Police, the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar has been fully... - **Minute Mirror** — [M-1 motorway reopens after major security shutdown](https://minutemirror.com.pk/m-1-motorway-reopens-after-major-security-shutdown-636466/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:41 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) has been reopened to traffic in both directions after remaining closed for several days amid heightened security measures linked to a planned political protest. - **Dawn** — [Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopened to traffic following ‘indefinite’ closure](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033234/islamabad-peshawar-motorway-reopened-to-traffic-following-indefinite-closure) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:06 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Monday said the M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar has been reopened to all types of traffic in both directions. M-1, sections of M-14 (Islamabad-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway) and the GT Road (N-5) were closed to traffic last week for an indefinite period amid government pushback ahead of PTI’s long march towards Islamabad — in... - **Hum News English** — [M-1 Motorway reopens to traffic between Islamabad and Peshawar](https://humenglish.com/latest/m-1-motorway-reopens-to-traffic-between-islamabad-and-peshawar/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:05 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The M-1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar was reopened to all traffic in both directions on Monday, along with the N-5 (GT Road), the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) announced, days after the routes were shut to block a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) march towards the capital. PTI had been preparing a nationwide protest and march on Islamabad to press for the release ... - **24 News HD** — [Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway reopens for traffic](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/islamabad-peshawar-motorway-reopens-traffic) · 28 Sep 2026, 8:38 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > The M-1 Motorway has been reopened for all kinds of traffic, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday. - **The Express Tribune** — [M-1, GT Road reopen between Islamabad, Peshawar after PTI postpones march](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631832/m-1-gt-road-reopen-between-islamabad-peshawar-after-pti-postpones-march) · 28 Sep 2026, 5:19 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Authorities remove containers, spiked metal sheets, other barriers along major routes ### 26 Sep 2026 — Motorways and GT Road to Reopen After PTI Postpones Islamabad March (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that major motorways and GT Road would reopen following the PTI's decision to defer its planned march to Islamabad. Daily Pakistan and Hum News English both highlighted the reopening of roads and the timing, citing the National Highways and Motorway Police, though Daily Pakistan added that the roads had been closed as part of security measures. Both outlets framed the reopening as a direct consequence of the PTI's postponement. - **Hum News English** — [All motorways to reopen from tomorrow after PTI postpones Islamabad march](https://humenglish.com/latest/all-motorways-to-reopen-from-tomorrow-after-pti-postpones-islamabad-march/) · 26 Sep 2026, 7:52 PM PKT > All motorways will be reopened for traffic at 6am tomorrow after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) postponed its planned September 27 march to Islamabad, according to the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP). The NHMP spokesperson said all motorways, including M-1, M-14 and E-35, would be restored for traffic from 6am tomorrow. Citizens will be able to travel on M-1 Peshawar Motorway, M-14... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Motorways M-1, M-14, GT Road Reopen Today after PTI Defers Long March](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Sep-2026/motorways-m-1-m-14-gt-road-reopen-today-after-pti-defers-long-march) · 26 Sep 2026, 2:42 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Major motorways and GT Road, which were closed as part of security measures ahead of the PTI’s planned September 27 long march to Islamabad, are expected to reopen for traffic from 6:00 AM tomorrow, September 27. The development comes after PTI postponed its Islamabad long march from September 27 to October 4, with […] ### 25 Sep 2026 — Motorway, GT Road Still Closed Despite PTI Long March Postponement (1 outlet) - **Pakistan Observer** — [Motorway, GT Road Still Closed Despite PTI Long March Postponement](https://pakobserver.net/motorway-gt-road-still-closed-despite-pti-long-march-postponement/) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:24 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD – Traffic between Islamabad and Peshawar remained disrupted on Friday as key sections of the M-1 motorway, M-14 and… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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