Traffic plan announced for Raiwind Tablighi Ijtema

The traffic police of Lahore, Punjab, have finalized plans for the annual Tablighi Ijtema (Propagation gathering) in Raiwind, with several major roads leading to the city set to remain closed for a specified period.

The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Abdul Rahim Sherazi said all major routes leading to Raiwind would be closed to traffic from 06:00 AM to 01:00 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Traffic movement towards Raiwind city and the Ijtema (gathering) venue will also remain suspended during these hours.

Under the traffic plan, one-way traffic will operate on both sides of the roads between Pajian Mor, Qazalbash Chowk and Thokar Niaz Baig.

The same arrangement will apply on the stretch between Bhobattian Chowk and Mohlanwal.

One-way traffic arrangements will also be introduced on Sunder Road, Manga Road, Kot Radha Kishan Road and Sui Asal Road to facilitate the movement of Ijtema participants.

During the departure of participants, vehicles will not be allowed to exit the motorway and Ring Road towards Raiwind. Road crossings will also be prohibited at several points along Raiwind, Manga, Sunder and Mohlanwal roads.

The roads and routes affected by the restrictions include Raiwind Road, roads within Raiwind city, Pajian Mor to Qazalbash Chowk, Qazalbash Chowk to Thokar Niaz Baig, Bhobattian Chowk to Mohlanwal, Sunder Road, Manga Road, Kot Radha Kishan Road and Sui Asal Road.

Exits from the motorway and Ring Road leading towards Raiwind will also remain closed.

Police have advised commuters to avoid travelling on Raiwind Road between 06:00 AM and 01:00 PM on Sunday and use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience.