Pakistan Defence Day 2024: GHQ Rawalpindi Ceremony

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The Rawalpindi City Traffic Police has implemented a special traffic plan for the Defence Day ceremony at GHQ today. A total of 216 traffic officers have been deployed to manage the situation effectively. Officials announced that after Friday prayers, traffic in areas around Mall Road will be rerouted to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event.

Key roads, including Mall Road, T&T Chowk to Shalimar Chowk, Kashmir Road, Iftikhar Janjua Road, and others, will remain closed. Traffic from Saddar to Shalimar Chowk towards Peshawar Road will be diverted to Bank Road and MH Chowk. Similarly, traffic from MH Chowk to Katchery Chowk will be rerouted to Railway Road and Marrer Hassan Chowk.

To manage the traffic plan, eight DSPs, 32 Senior Traffic Wardens, and 176 Traffic Wardens have been assigned. The traffic police will divert vehicles to alternate routes as needed and monitor for any suspicious activity. Immediate reporting of unusual incidents to district and military police is encouraged, and vehicles without number plates will face legal action.

Officials have warned that mobile signals might be suspended during the ceremony in surrounding areas to ensure safety. Emergency vehicles will undergo thorough checks to prevent any misuse linked to terrorist activities.

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