IHC hears petition over Peshawar Motorway closure amid PTI protest

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1. 29 Sep 2026 85% related

   5 outlets

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

   All outlets reported that the Islamabad High Court issued notices to government officials seeking their response to the closure of the Peshawar Motorway ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest. The Express Tribune provided the most detailed list of respondents, while the others mentioned the action more generally. All noted the court’s move in response to a petition challenging the closure, and all linked the closure to the PTI protest.

2. 26 Sep 2026 83% 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. 19 Sep 2026 80% 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.

4. 15 Sep 2026 79% related

   11 outlets

   IHC rules political parties and officials cannot block Islamabad roads

   Most outlets reported that the Islamabad High Court ruled political parties and public office-holders cannot block roads or use government machinery for protests, particularly in relation to PTI’s planned September 27 march. While the framing and emphasis varied slightly — some outlets led with the court’s directive to provincial chief ministers, while others highlighted the restriction on blocking public spaces — the core legal ruling was consistently presented. A few also noted the court’s order to protect citizens’ rights during the protest, and one mentioned the emphasis on traffic and business safety.

5. 13 Sep 2026 74% 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.