Islamabad Police Seeks Rs170 Million for Containers and Other Expenses

September 16, 2026 154news Acacia

Islamabad Police Seeks Rs170 Million For Containers And Other Expenses

Mian Nadeem

Published September 17, 2026 | 12:21 AM

Six hundred containers are currently in the city, with a target of 1,000, while piles of soil will also be placed inside and outside them, according to a private TV report.

Preparations for Upcoming Marches

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Sep, 2026) The police and administration in the Federal capital are gearing up for Jamaat-e-Islami’s long march on 20th September and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march on 27th September.

  • Container Arrangements: Currently, 600 containers are present in Islamabad, with a goal of 1,000. These containers have been delivered around the city's entry and exit points.
  • Security Measures: Entry to the Red Zone from D-Chowk has been sealed. Soil piles will be placed inside and outside the containers.
  • Deployment: Over 3,000 police personnel will be on duty, supported by Rangers and the Anti-Riot Force.
  • Additional Help: Personnel from other cities will be called in after 20th September.
  • Container Rent: The daily rent for 40-foot containers is Rs20,000.
  • Budget: Security measures taken for the PTI march in November 2025 cost Rs170 million, and the same budget has been allocated for this year's events.

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Related Topics:

  • Pakistan
  • Islamabad
  • Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf (PTI)
  • Rangers
  • Police
  • Budget
  • Long March
  • Red Zone
  • Rent
  • September
  • November

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