Tensions in Islamabad are rising ahead of another planned opposition demonstration, with residents and businesses already feeling the economic pinch from prolonged roadblocks and barricades. Drivers report delays and increased fuel costs, while shopkeepers and vendors face lost revenue as movement is restricted. The disruptions come amid ongoing political unrest, raising concerns over how long the city’s daily life will remain disrupted. Authorities have yet to clarify whether the measures will ease as the march approaches.
As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of the barricades.
