FREQUENT political protests have transformed Islamabad, which is the federal capital, into a city of blockades, with road closures severely impacting daily life. The education sector, with its concentration of institutions in the capital, suffers as students and faculty are unable to reach their campuses, leading to a significant setback.

Historically, the main opposition party has faced difficulties in maintaining large-scale mobilisation, with initial surges often fading due to poor planning and mismanagement.

Unfortunately, this has only led to widespread disorder and unrest in the capital, where protests, instead of achi- eving their intended goals, have often resulted in chaos as well as disruption.

Without a clear and effective strategy, the opposition is only a source of major disruption in Islamabad, a city that is already dealing with security challenges and ongoing threats of terrorism.

Sajjad Ali Memon
Islamabad

Published in Dawn, December 2nd, 2024