No Political Party, Leader or Provincial Government Has Legal Authority to Block Islamabad Roads: IHC
Mian Nadeem | Published September 14, 2026 | 07:18 PM
The Islamabad High Court has issued a four-page written judgment by a three-member larger bench led by the chief justice on a petition against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest scheduled for September 27.
The court ruled that:
- No political party, political leader or provincial government has the legal authority to block Islamabad’s roads.
- Even individuals holding public office cannot occupy Islamabad’s roads, highways, or entry and exit routes.
- No political party or leader is authorized to occupy Islamabad’s interchanges or toll plazas.
- Disrupting access to medical facilities violates citizens’ fundamental rights.
- Provincial governments must ensure government resources are not used for marches or rallies in Islamabad.
The judgment emphasizes that disruptions to trade, business, and access to educational institutions cannot be permitted due to protests or marches.
Key Takeaways:
- Citizens’ freedom of movement cannot be affected by any march, procession, or rally.
- Disruptions to trade and business in Islamabad are not acceptable.
- Access to educational institutions and medical facilities must remain undisturbed by protests.
