ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken a significant step by issuing instructions to the police and the capital city administration to ban the entry of motorcycles into Islamabad’s high-security zone from November 1. This measure is aimed at enhancing security and traffic control in the area.
Starting from November 1, the city administration and police have decided to restrict motorcycle access in Islamabad. Motorcycles will be directed to park at the Convention Centre, and a shuttle service will operate to transport individuals into the high-security zone.
This decision has been made to manage and control traffic flow within Islamabad’s high-security zone. Alternative routes to and from Bari Imam will be available for the convenience of citizens.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that recent protests in the city have led to clashes between police and demonstrators, particularly in response to issues such as Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. In some instances, authorities have taken measures to control protests and public gatherings.
In this context, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Islamabad organized a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza, and some confrontations with the police occurred during this demonstration. The JI claimed that law enforcement attempted to prevent the protest from taking place.
The decision to restrict motorcycle access to the high-security zone in Islamabad may also be related to maintaining public order and safety during such protests and gatherings.
Health Ministry Denies Army Officers to Head State-Run Hospitals in Islamabad
In another development, the health ministry has denied reports suggesting that it plans to appoint serving officers from the Pakistan Army Medical Corps as the heads of the two largest state-run hospitals in Islamabad.
A spokesperson for the health ministry clarified on Sunday that the selection of the hospital heads will be carried out in accordance with standard recruitment rules.
This clarification comes in response to earlier reports indicating that the interim government has decided to assign serving officers from the Pakistan Army to lead the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and Polyclinic on a three-year deputation.
The spokesperson further explained that this decision was made during a meeting chaired by the health minister on August 25 and emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring transparency and merit in the appointment process.
Furthermore, the ministry intends to appoint suitable candidates who can enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
