Military lockdown causes major travel delays in Islamabad

Pakistan

First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 7:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A city-wide military lockdown turned a usual 30-minute transfer to Islamabad airport into a five-hour road trip. The disruption affected movement across the city.

SO WHAT?

The lockdown significantly restricts transport and access to a major airport.

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brisbanetimes.com.auen

Islamabad travel: How a city-wide military lockdown turned a 30-minute airport transfer into a five-hour road trip

Aug 24, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

theage.com.auen

Islamabad travel: How a city-wide military lockdown turned a 30-minute airport transfer into a five-hour road trip

Aug 24, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

smh.com.auen

Islamabad travel: How a city-wide military lockdown turned a 30-minute airport transfer into a five-hour road trip

Aug 24, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC