Traffic chaos at Islamabad Airport, PTI laments Asad Qaiser being stopped on his way to Skardu.
ISLAMABAD – Former Speaker of National Assembly and senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Asad Qaiser He alleged that he was stopped, detained and denied entry. Islamabad International Airport During his campaign visit to Skardu.
PTI leaders said Qaiser was scheduled to leave for Gilgit-Baltistan, but the airport access roads were suddenly closed and security checks were stepped up, leading to traffic jams and travel chaos on the airport corridor.
PTI Central Leader Asad Qaiser’s conversation with Punjab Police officials during the Islamabad Airport Road Blockade
The road has been blocked by you guys because of us. Why torment people we will stand on the sidelines, just tell us you didn’t go. Common people and passengers suffer. pic.twitter.com/N4hKO0b0iX— Asad Qaiser (@AsadQaiserPTI) May 30, 2026
Reports from passengers indicated long queues since early morning, with some passengers reportedly missing their flights and others walking long distances to the terminal as vehicles were stuck in gridlock.
The PTI said the senior party leader was not only barred from entering the airport but also briefly detained until his scheduled flight departed, terming the incident as ‘politically motivated’ and accusing the authorities of deliberately obstructing his election campaign.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said Other political groups are continuing their election activities independently but their candidates are being blocked ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections.
The disruption also caused widespread inconvenience to ordinary passengers, many of whom faced long delays due to tight security measures and road closures around the airport.
Authorities have so far remained silent on the allegations, with no official response issued regarding claims of detention or airport restrictions.
Islamabad traffic update between turns on Srinagar Highway, Murree Road and Club Road
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