Islamabad hiking Trails to remain closed on THESE dates

ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad has declared a few hiking trails closed temporarily on security grounds, given the Markah-e-Haq and Independence Day celebrations at Jinnah Stadium on August 13 and 14.

As per the notification, Trails 02, 03, 04, 0,5, and the trail at the back of Saidpur village will be closed to the public on August 12 and 13.

The government has asked people to adhere to these standards to prevent inconvenience and to assist in guaranteeing the security and success of Independence Day celebrations.

Earlier, the Islamabad administration announced that Islamabad airports will remain closed and the Flights will be suspended on several days before Independence Day.

Air travel arrangements for Pakistanis, particularly residents of twin cities, may be affected this August as Islamabad International Airport is scheduled for several closures on 14 August parade rehearsals, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed.

Aviation authorities announced that all departures and arrivals of the capital will be suspended from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on August 11, 12, and 13. Airlines have been strictly advised against flying during these peak security hours.

Shutdowns between August 6–9 and August 11–14 are planned, with the daily 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM shutdown also being operational on some days.

Travelers have been instructed to double-check their reservations and prepare for eleventh-hour adjustments, as carriers rush to reschedule flights.