Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has finalised a special traffic management plan for cattle markets across the federal capital to ensure smooth traffic flow and facilitate citizens ahead of Eid ul Adha.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk said more than 350 officers and personnel would perform duties under the special traffic plan.
He said additional traffic officials had been deployed at and around cattle markets to guide commuters and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles.
The CTO urged citizens to avoid parking vehicles on roadsides near cattle markets and use only designated parking areas to prevent traffic blockages.
Islamabad Traffic Police personnel would remain present round the clock during Eid days to facilitate citizens and maintain traffic discipline, he said.
Virk appealed to the public to cooperate with the traffic police and strictly follow the issued traffic plan to help ensure smooth traffic management across the city.
Pakistan would observe Eid ul Adha on May 27, the moon sighting Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) announced on May 17 after the crescent for the month of Zilhaj was sighted.
The announcement was made after a meeting of the committee held at the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in Karachi, with Maulana Azad in the chair.
Similarly, the federal government announced a three-day public holiday from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday) to mark Eid ul Adha.
— With additional input from APP
