Islamabad roads update as Red Zone sealed amid protests over Khamenei’s assassination

2026-03-02 - 04:04

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad traffic police authorities on Monday announced traffic advisory as all entry points except a few leading to the Red Zone have been sealed amid threats of another wave of protests against the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayotallah Ali Khamenei. In advisory for 2 March 2026, the police said that access to the Red Zone will remain open through two main routes: Margalla Road and the Marriott Hotel route. All other entry points leading into the Red Zone will remain closed due to ongoing security measures. . ایڈوائزری/ ریڈزون مورخہ 2 مارچ 2026 ریڈزون میں داخلے کے لئے مارگلہ روڈ اور میریٹ ہوٹل کے راستے کھلے رہیں گے۔ ان راستوں کے علاوہ ریڈزون کی طرف جانے والے تمام داخلی راستے بند رہیں گے۔ کلب روڈ سے آنے والے شہری کشمیر چوک سے سری نگرہائی وے سے سیونتھ ایونیو، مارگلہ روڈ استعمال... pic.twitter.com/TY86XKvEZl — Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) March 2, 2026 Commuters coming from Club Road are advised to use Kashmir Chowk, Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, and Margalla Road to navigate towards the Red Zone. Similarly, citizens coming from Bhara Kahu should take Kashmir Chowk, Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue, and Margalla Road. For further traffic inquiries, citizens can contact the helplines at 15 (Citizen Helpline) or 1915 (Traffic Help Line). Alternatively, they can tune into ITP FM 92.4 for real-time updates. In light of the recent unrest following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei in a US-Israel attack, several universities in Islamabad have also adjusted their schedules. The Federal Urdu University has announced that all campuses will remain closed today in observance of the protests and to pay respects to Khamenei’s death. According to the registrar, no teaching activities will take place across the university’s three campuses today. The decision to close the university comes amid the tense atmosphere in the capital. Meanwhile, the International Islamic University Islamabad has decided to shift all of its classes to an online format today due to the ongoing situation. Lectures will be conducted through Google Meet, and faculty members have been instructed to ensure the smooth running of virtual classes. However, administrative staff, including deans and chairpersons, will remain present on campus to handle necessary office operations.