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⚠️Residents of Islamabad request a “Once For All” solution to end protests, demonstrations & Long March Residents appeal to the Government of Pakistan and Law Enforcement Agencies to stop allowing protesters to use Islamabad as a hub for protests, residents of the capital city are “sick to death” with protests and demonstrations, which result in the shutdown of the city for days 🟥Using data collected from previous protests, the proposed PTI long march in Islamabad on 27 September will cause significant disruption to the daily lives of residents, businesses, employees and schoolchildren. Large-scale protests, particularly those involving road blockages and traffic restrictions, will interfere with essential travel, limit access to public services and create considerable uncertainty for people who have no direct involvement in the political demonstration. 🟥Impact on general public: Residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi will face prolonged traffic congestion, road closures and diversions, making routine journeys, medical appointments and other essential activities difficult. Families will experience delays in reaching hospitals, while public transport users will face interruptions to their daily commute. The disruption will also restrict access to markets, shopping centres and other public facilities, leaving ordinary citizens to bear the inconvenience of a protest they may not be participating in. Impact on businesses and the local economy: Businesses across Islamabad will suffer financial losses due to reduced customer footfall, transport difficulties and interruptions to normal trading activities. Shops, restaurants, hotels, markets and small businesses will experience fewer customers as people avoid congested areas. Delivery services and supply chains will also face delays, affecting the movement of goods and the timely fulfilment of orders. For small business owners, even a single day of reduced trading will mean lost revenue, while a prolonged protest will place additional pressure on already struggling businesses. 🟥Impact on employees & the workforce: Thousands of employees will face difficulties reaching their workplaces on time, with road closures and traffic congestion resulting in missed working hours, reduced productivity and lost wages for daily-paid workers. Employees travelling from Rawalpindi and surrounding areas will experience particularly difficult commutes. Businesses that depend on staff being physically present will face operational challenges, while workers will be forced to spend additional time and money on alternative transport arrangements. The burden of the disruption will fall on ordinary working people trying to earn a living and fulfil their professional responsibilities. 🟥Impact on schoolchildren & the education sector: Schoolchildren will face disrupted journeys, late arrivals and difficulties returning home safely. Parents will be forced to rearrange their working hours or make alternative childcare arrangements if transport routes become inaccessible or schools alter their schedules. Any interruption to school attendance will affect lessons, examinations & other scheduled educational activities. The uncertainty surrounding road closures and security arrangements will also cause anxiety among parents concerned about their children's safety and ability to travel. 🟥Impact on public order & essential services: A large-scale march will require substantial security deployments, traffic management and road restrictions. If the situation escalates or the protest extends beyond the planned date, disruption will become more prolonged, placing additional pressure on emergency services, public transport and local administration. Ultimately, the consequences will extend far beyond the political participants themselves. Ordinary citizens, business owners, employees, parents and schoolchildren will all be affected by disruptions to their daily routines, livelihoods and access to essential services