ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Preparations to celebrate Pakistan Day on Wednesday in a befitting manner have entered the final phase.
In this connection, full dress rehearsal for traditional Pakistan Day parade will be held at the parade venue in Islamabad on Monday.
Stringent security measures are in place in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to avoid any untoward incident.
Rangers and police have enhanced their patrolling at important points.
Special traffic arrangements have also been made to facilitate the citizens on the parade day.
TRAFFIC PLAN
Meanwhile, a traffic plan has been issued for twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi) in connection with traditional Pakistan Day parade.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR0, entry of heavy traffic has been banned in Islamabad and Rawalpindi till one p.m. on Monday. Road between Rawal Dam Chowk to Faizabad Interchange will remain close for traffic till three p.m.
Traffic on Express Highway coming to Islamabad will be diverted at Missile Chowk to Khanna Pul, Captain Naeem Faisal Shaheed Road and Rawal Dam Chowk.
Traffic on IJP road will be diverted at Faizabad to 9th avenue and Kashmir highway. Traffic on Murree Road coming to Islamabad will be diverted at Stadium Road to 9th avenue and Kashmir highway.