{"id":29422,"date":"2026-09-27T14:32:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=29422"},"modified":"2026-09-27T14:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T14:32:34","slug":"pti-long-march-millions-of-rupees-estimated-for-security-arrangements-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=29422","title":{"rendered":"PTI Long March: Millions of Rupees Estimated for Security Arrangements in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Islamabad (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2014 Security arrangements for the PTI long march in Islamabad are estimated to involve expenditure running into hundreds of millions of rupees.<\/p>\n<p>According to the available estimates, <strong>1,550 containers<\/strong> have been deployed in the capital for security purposes. Their reported daily rental cost is <strong>Rs46.5 million<\/strong>, while the estimated cost would reach <strong>Rs325.5 million for one week<\/strong> and <strong>Rs651 million for two weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The food expenses for Punjab Police personnel are estimated at around <strong>Rs9.6 million per day<\/strong>, amounting to <strong>Rs67.2 million for one week<\/strong>. Meanwhile, food expenses for Sindh Police personnel are estimated at <strong>Rs16.8 million over two weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For the security arrangements, <strong>70 coasters and 30 double-cabin vehicles<\/strong> have also reportedly been hired. The daily rental cost of the 70 coasters is estimated at <strong>Rs1.05 million<\/strong>, while the 30 double-cabin vehicles cost around <strong>Rs300,000 per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The estimates indicate that the overall public expenditure could increase further if the security arrangements remain in place for a longer period.<\/p>\n<h3>Human Angle<\/h3>\n<p>Large political gatherings can require additional security, traffic management and law-and-order arrangements to protect citizens and maintain public safety. At the same time, the public expenditure associated with such measures remains an important matter of public interest, particularly when arrangements continue for several days.<\/p>\n<h3>HRNW Support Appeal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Human Rights News Worldwide (HRNW)<\/strong> works to promote human rights, civil liberties, justice and human dignity. Your support helps HRNW continue its public-awareness and human-rights mission worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support HRNW \u2014 Contribute to HRNW\u2019s noble mission:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?page_id=1083\">https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?page_id=1083<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note \/ Disclaimer:<\/strong> This report is published for public awareness based on the expenditure estimates provided. Final government expenditure may differ from these estimates and would be subject to verification through official records. HRNW is not responsible for the accuracy of information originating from external sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (HRNW) \u2014 Security arrangements for the PTI long march in Islamabad are estimated to involve expenditure running into hundreds of millions of rupees. According to the available estimates, 1,550 containers have been deployed in the capital for security purposes. 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