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Orders issued to close markets in Islamabad amid PTI protest

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration has started enforcing closure of markets in response to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests, while security has been tightened in the Red Zone.

As per the media reports, orders have been issued to close markets in various sectors, including sectors F-10 and F-11, to stop business. Markets in G-6, G-7, G-8 as well as F-6 and F-7 have also been ordered to close.

Moreover, power supply is cut off in areas surrounding the Blue Area and telephone service is also suspended.

PTI workers are present on the main road in the Blue Area, which is increasing tension in the capital. These measures reflect the efforts of the authorities to maintain law and order amid the ongoing unrest.

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