D-Chowk (Islamabad)
D-Chowk or Democracy Chowk is a large town square located on the junction of Jinnah Avenue and Constitution Avenue in Islamabad. It is located in the government district, close to several important government buildings: the Presidency, the Prime Minister’s office, the Parliament, and the Supreme Court.[1]
The square is a frequent venue for political rallies and other public gatherings, and has been likened to Egypt's Tahrir Square.[1] Since the square is a junction on two major roads, such meetings have repeatedly paralyzed traffic in Islamabad. In April 2016, the government decreed that the square should be rebuilt to make it a no-go area for protesters.[2]
References
- 1 2 Faiqa Mahmood (26 September 2014). "Why Pakistans D Chowk is no Tahrir Square". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ↑ "'D-chowk' Dilemma". The Nation. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
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