Islamabad Metro Bus Suspended Between IJP Road and Pak Secretariat; Saddar–Faizabad Still Running
The Islamabad metro bus suspended between IJP Road and Pak Secretariat on Friday has disrupted travel across the twin cities, after the district administration ordered a partial halt to the service on security and administrative grounds.
Metro Bus authorities confirmed that operations stand completely suspended on the affected stretch. The step is precautionary, aimed at preventing any untoward incident. Officials said full operations will resume once the situation improves.
Islamabad metro bus suspended on the capital stretch
According to the authorities, the suspension covers the section between IJP Road and Pak Secretariat. Buses will not run on this part of the route until further instructions from the administration.
The service remains operational between Saddar Station and Faizabad. Commuters can still travel along this section of the route without interruption.
The order came from the district administration, which cited security and administrative concerns. Metro Bus officials described the move as a temporary precautionary measure rather than a technical fault or maintenance shutdown.
What it means for twin-city commuters
The suspended section covers the Islamabad half of the corridor, the part of the route that serves the federal capital side of the network. Passengers travelling from Rawalpindi can still ride the bus as far as Faizabad, but they cannot continue onward to IJP Road or Pak Secretariat for now.
The disruption hits office-goers and students who rely on the bus to reach the capital side of the twin cities each morning. With no timeline announced, commuters heading toward Pak Secretariat and nearby government offices should plan alternate transport and check for updates before leaving home.
The twin cities have seen several transport projects move slowly this year. Rawalpindi has set a November 2026 deadline for the Rs8bn Peshawar Road underpasses, while the opening of the 38km Ring Road has been delayed by incomplete toll plazas. The signal-free corridor plan has also been scaled back as costs climb.
Second disruption to the service this month
Friday’s suspension is the second time this month that the Metrobus has faced curbs on security grounds. Earlier, services were restricted during the Pakistan–Sri Lanka T20I series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 9 to 13, when the district administration ordered suspensions around team movements under a wider restriction window running from October 4 to November 13.
Officials have not linked Friday’s decision to any single event, and the stated reasons remain security and administrative concerns. For now, passengers face another day of checking service updates before setting out.
It is one more disruption for capital residents this week. Islamabad’s H-9 and G-6 weekly bazaars are also shut this Friday over fire safety, while Rawalpindi continues its anti-smog drive against smoke-emitting vehicles.
For background, the original report appeared on ProPakistani, with a confirming report on Kashmir English.
Frequently asked questions
Which section of the metro bus is suspended?
Operations are completely suspended between IJP Road and Pak Secretariat on the instructions of the district administration.
Which section is still running?
The service remains operational between Saddar Station and Faizabad, so commuters can still travel on that part of the route.
Why was the service suspended?
The district administration cited security and administrative concerns. Metro Bus authorities called it a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident.
When will full service resume?
Officials said full operations are expected to resume once the situation improves. No date or time has been announced yet.
