Police checkpoints on the Islamabad Expressway, right after crossing the Faizabad Interchange towards Islamabad, are causing serious inconvenience for thousands of commuters. During rush hour, long lines of vehicles stretch all the way to Khanna Pul. A journey that normally takes 20 minutes now takes an hour or even longer. Students are reaching their educational institutes late and office-goers are also stuck for long periods, wasting precious time every morning.
Even more worryingly, emergency vehicles like ambulances can often be seen stuck in the same traffic, unable to move forward due to the heavy congestion. Commuters say the entire mess is caused by the police checkpoint, as the road becomes clear immediately after the barrier is crossed. The authorities must take notice of this growing problem and find a better solution that ensures public safety without making people suffer every day.
Muhammad Anfal
Islamabad
