IHC seeks government response on Peshawar motorway closure ahead of PTI protest

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1. 28 Sep 2026 85% related

   2 outlets

   IHC hears petition over Peshawar Motorway closure amid PTI protest

   Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court hearing a petition against the closure of the Peshawar Motorway, noting the context of PTI's protest. Pakistan Today highlighted the judge's observation that Islamabad should not be blocked from either direction, while ARY News focused on the hearing itself and the petition's challenge to the motorway closure.

2. 26 Sep 2026 87% related

   5 outlets

   Lawyer challenges Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway closure in court

   Most outlets reported that a Supreme Court lawyer approached the Islamabad High Court to challenge the closure of the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1), seeking directions to reopen the blocked routes to facilitate the movement of lawyers and litigants. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, though Pakistan Observer added context about the closure occurring near Attock Bridge and the disruption to travel.

3. 25 Sep 2026 75% 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.

4. 19 Sep 2026 75% related

   5 outlets

   IHC issues ruling on PTI's planned long march to Islamabad

   Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's ruling that political parties and governments cannot legally block public roads during protests. Several also highlighted the court's emphasis on protecting citizens’ rights and preventing violations. A few mentioned additional aspects, such as the court warning against aggression by federating units and directing chief ministers to prevent misuse of state machinery, but these points were not universally included. The framing remained largely consistent, with the primary focus on the illegality of road blockades for political marches.

5. 13 Sep 2026 77% related

   14 outlets · 6 developments

   IHC handles legal proceedings over PTI's planned Sept 27 march

   Most outlets focused on the Islamabad High Court’s legal handling of the petition regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned September 27 long march. The Business Recorder highlighted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General’s argument against the court’s jurisdiction and PTI’s criticism of the court’s proceedings. The Express Tribune led with the court’s directive for affidavits to confirm that state resources would not be used for the protest.