Islamabad. The city of wide roads, clean air (mostly), and chai spots that hit differently after 10pm. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know this city has a calmness that’s rare in other parts of Pakistan. But these past few days? Man, things have been heating up — and I’m not just talking about the July sun.

 From F-6 Cafés to D-Chowk Drama

I was sitting at my usual chai adda near Super Market when a friend casually said, “Bhai, D-Chowk mein phir kuch scene hai.” At first, I thought he was joking — you know how we love spicy gossip. But then my phone buzzed with updates. Political workers, protest calls, police vans, and a whole lot of “what’s going on?” energy.

Islamabad, jo do din pehle tak sirf rain aur mango shake ki baat kar raha tha, ab political slogans aur roadblocks ki news mein hai.

 What’s the Real Issue?

Honestly? It’s hard to tell what’s truth and what’s Twitter noise these days. Some say it’s about election delays, others say party leadership clashes. And as always, har party apne narrative mein 100% sure hai — aur awaam confused.

One minute you’re planning a peaceful drive to Centaurus, the next you’re stuck near Serena Hotel in a traffic jam because a political rally decided to turn the road into a stage.

 Awaam ka Reaction? Mixed, As Always

What I’ve noticed? Islamabadis are divided. Some are fired up and attending rallies, while others just want to reach office on time without Google Maps rerouting them ten times.

I met a guy at a petrol pump who said, “Bhai, politics apni jagah, lekin yeh road band karne ka tareeqa nahi hai. Hum kis qasoor mein phas jaate hain?”

And he’s got a point. Most people here aren’t interested in slogans. They just want peace, a working internet connection, and maybe a rain-free evening.

 Final Thoughts — Politics Will Come and Go, But...

Islamabad has seen these waves before. Political storms rise, banners come up, slogans echo through the red zone, and then — things cool down.

But what stays behind is the toll it takes on everyday life. The tension, the uncertainty, the blocked roads, and sometimes, the quiet fear.

Still, deep down, I know this city will find its calm again. It always does. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow — but soon.

Till then, let’s stay informed, stay peaceful, and not let noise drown out the real issues that matter to us.