Lawyer petitions Islamabad High Court over M-1 motorway closure
Advocate Mian Shafqat Jan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court on Friday challenging the government's decision to close the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway.
Petition details and specific incident
The lawyer sought court directions to reopen the blocked routes for legal professionals, litigants, and emergency services. He stated that he arrived at the Islamabad toll plaza around 7am but found the road shut at the M-1 Attock Bridge. The petitioner was unable to secure a written order authorizing the shutdown from officials at the site.
Legal arguments and government context
The petition argues that shutting public routes without notification or disclosed reasons infringes on fundamental rights. This legal action follows a government announcement earlier this week to prevent planned protests by the PTI party. The court case cites multiple federal and provincial authorities as respondents in the matter.
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