Security in the federal capital was put on high alert in the backdrop of terror threats on special directives of Interior Ministry on Sunday.
It should be mentioned that Interior Minister Rahman Malik had directed the concerned officials to further beef up the security at the entry and exit points on the roads in the city.
Following the security high alert, the security of the five-star hotels and diplomatic enclave was further strengthened, while the roads leading to the diplomatic enclave were blocked by placing containers.
Additional security forces were deployed at the sensitive localities of the city.
Meanwhile, the citizens had to face problems in movement within the city due to closure of various roads and strict checking at pickets installed at various locations.