A traffic plan has been issued for Islamabad on July 11 to reroute the public traffic.
The Islamabad traffic police have announced a special traffic plan ahead of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, which will be held at the Jinnah Convention Centre on July 12-13, 2026.
According to the traffic advisory, the plan will remain in effect from 8:00am on July 11 until 12:00pm on July 13.
Motorists have been advised to avoid several routes due to traffic diversions. These include the road from Suhrawardy Chowk to Serena Chowk, Constitution Avenue (France Turn to Serena Chowk), Aabpara via Srinagar Highway to Serena Chowk, and Kashmir Chowk to Serena Hotel.
Instead, commuters have been advised to use Embassy Road, 7th Avenue from Srinagar Highway, and 7th Avenue via Kashmir Chowk. Authorities also said that one-way traffic will be implemented on some routes during the conference.
The administration warned that brief VIP movements are expected during the arrival and departure of delegates, which may cause temporary traffic disruptions.
Citizens have been urged to plan their journeys in advance and use the recommended alternative routes to avoid delays.
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What is the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women?
Islamabad is set to host the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women on 12 and 13 July at the Jinnah Convention Centre, bringing together ministers, policymakers and senior officials from the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The conference is one of the OIC’s highest-level forums on women’s issues and aims to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive development across the Muslim world.
Nearly 190 international delegates are expected to attend the two-day summit, which is being hosted by the Government of Pakistan through the Ministry of Human Rights.
The meeting will focus on increasing women’s participation in political and professional life, improving access to economic opportunities and financial resources, and promoting inclusive development to enable women to contribute more fully to their societies.
Officials say the conference will also provide a platform for member states to exchange experiences, discuss policy initiatives and strengthen cooperation on issues affecting women across the Islamic world.
Ahead of the event, Islamabad authorities have introduced a special traffic management plan and security arrangements to facilitate the movement of delegates and minimise disruption for the public.
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