Mr Sarfraz Dogar and the Containers of Islamabad
Sanaullah Nagra (@) published on September 25, 2026, 08:15 PM
Analyst Irshad Bhatti raises questions about the large number of containers in Islamabad and their impact on the city's infrastructure and political dynamics. He suggests that the government's actions, including plans to drive nails into the Attock Bridge, might not strengthen their authority as claimed.
Background:
- Bhatti notes the abundance of containers in Islamabad, comparing it to a port if the sea were brought from Karachi.
- Chief Minister Sohail Afridi also mentioned nails being driven into roads and containers during a news conference, emphasizing the determination of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march.
Key Points:
- Bhatti questions the government's tactics to deter the long march, including road barriers and containers.
- Sohail Afridi reaffirms that the march will proceed despite government attempts to create obstacles.
- The PTI leader accuses government officials from other provinces of inciting violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, escalating tensions.
Related Topics:
- Karachi
- Pakistan
- Islamabad
- Peshawar
- Fire
- Chief Minister
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Electricity
- Long March
- Attock
- Media