Islamabad Police Seeks Rs. 1 Billion Protests Budget

The Islamabad Police have requested Rs. 1 billion from the Ministry of Interior to fund the expenses associated with the protests organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), according to sources in the federal administration. The funds will be allocated for various purposes, including renting over 1,200 containers, providing accommodation for deployed police personnel and officers, and supplying meals for more than 29,000 personnel.

Additional monies will also be used to purchase sandbags, tear gas guns, tear gas shells, and petrol. The security situation in Islamabad has been heightened in anticipation of the protests. Over 1,000 containers have already been transported to the city, and further security personnel are being earmarked for the upcoming demonstrations.

PTI has announced a long march and sit-in in Islamabad scheduled for September 27, while Jamaat-e-Islami has also initiated a march towards the capital in opposition to petroleum levy and fuel prices.