{
  "id": 12082501,
  "title": "Rawalpindi traders fear road closures as PTI’s long march looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rawalpindi-traders-fear-road-closures-as-ptis-long-march-looms-12082501",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:07:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034815/rawalpindi-traders-fear-road-closures-as-ptis-long-march-looms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rawalpindi traders are apprehensive about potential road closures as the political standoff between the government and opposition party PTI intensifies. Residents and students are also concerned about the possibility of disruptions in the coming days due to the long march planned by PTI. Universities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, including Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, have resorted to online classes to avoid potential disruptions, with a decision on on-campus classes pending. Traders have urged both government and opposition to resolve their political issues and create a conducive environment for business, as the threat of road closures has already affected their trade. Over 43,200 police personnel have been deployed to handle the PTI march, with many schools and colleges vacated to accommodate them.",
  "summary": "RAWALPINDI: The failure of talks between the government and opposition PTI has raised fears of road closures in the garrison city, worrying residents, traders and students about possible disruptions in the coming days. Due to this, universities in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will continue their online classes amid fears of road closures in the coming week. Arid Agriculture…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Rawalpindi traders fear road closures as PTI’s long march looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rawalpindi-traders-fear-road-closures-as-ptis-long-march-looms",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:07:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "PTI begins long march towards Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/pti-begins-long-march-towards-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:14:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}