Minister of Interior, Sheikh Rashid, ordered the removal of all security check posts from the roads of Islamabad to facilitate the flow of traffic. According to a media report, smart patrol cars, equipped with the latest technology, will replace the check posts.
The decision for the removal of check posts was issued by Sheikh Rashid on Thursday, following which, 18 check posts in the capital city out of a total of 21 were immediately removed by the authorities. In his press conference yesterday, Sheikh Rashid informed the media that only three check posts, two near luxury hotels and one on the Margalla Road, would remain functional.
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The minister said that once the city police get more smart patrol cars in its fleet, there would not be any need for the remaining check posts in the city either. He added that the new patrol vehicles, with their latest technology, will instantly be able to track down any suspicious vehicle anywhere in the city.
Sheikh Rashid highlighted that the relevant authorities are planning a new security arrangement, which would serve the people of the city most effectively, without causing them any distress or inconvenience.
He added that the city is also a hot spot for tourists and other visitors from foreign countries. He stressed that it is therefore vital for the government to give them the best impression of Pakistan when they visit Islamabad.
