Islamabad: (RightNow) A high alert has been issued in federal hospitals in Islamabad due to calls for protests and marches by political parties. High alert is enforced at PIMS and Polyclinic hospitals, with a ban on leave for all medical and non-medical department heads.

According to the notification, the availability of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff is to be ensured. Authorities have instructed all staff to immediately fulfill their duties.

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a long march in Islamabad to demand a reduction in inflation and petroleum levy. Workers from various cities will arrive in Islamabad by train.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has also called for a protest in Islamabad on September 27 against government policies.

It is noteworthy that Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi ended a 35-day sit-in outside the Governor House against the petroleum levy.