TTAP also holds protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections
PTI demonstration. Photo: Express
ISLAMABAD:
The strike call launched by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday failed to gain traction in Islamabad, with daily life remaining largely unchanged in the federal capital.
Business activities and public services continued as usual, with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) holding its weekly Sunday bazaars as planned. Even as public life remained operational, the Islamabad district administration took precautionary measures by suspending metro and bus services, anticipating possible protests.
This decision, however, caused inconvenience to some commuters. Despite PTI’s announcement that February 8 would be a “Black Day”, transport terminals remained open and traffic flowed normally on the city’s main roads.
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Police personnel were deployed along key highways and Safe City cameras monitored important routes including Faizabad, Club Road and Srinagar Highway. Authorities reported no incidents of roadblocks and mobile police squads remained active throughout the day to ensure public order.
Meanwhile, a protest rally organized by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayin Pakistan (TTAP) took place near Faisal Mosque. Led by Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, the rally also protested against the 2024 general elections.
January 8, 2024, August 2024 was announced for the first time. سکیورٹی کے خلاف تھا خطہ کی سکیورٹی کے خلاف تھا لوگوں نے قرآن اور خدا کے دیے ہوئے حق انتخاب سے اپنے وووٹ کی طاقت سے انکو شکست دی لیکن انہوں نے پیروں تلے عوام کے فیصلے کو روند دیا ۔
علامہ… pic.twitter.com/wTTL57bvLc
– Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (@TTAP_OFFICIAL) February 8, 2026
A heavy police presence was seen on both sides of the rally and participants were informed that Section 144 had been imposed, banning public gatherings and processions. Despite this, the protesters chanted slogans against the government before dispersing peacefully at the Faisal Mosque.
Speaking to the media after the rally, Abbas claimed that two women were arrested for waving PTI flags, even though the protest remained peaceful.
He criticized authorities for cracking down on peaceful protests and expressed concerns about suppressing voter turnout in the February 8 election. He added that the country was in a state of mourning and demanded the release of all political prisoners, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
