Commuters in Karachi faced severe traffic congestion due to ongoing sit-ins organized by the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) at six different locations across the city.
On Tuesday, police initiated a crackdown on protesters after negotiations with them failed. Supporters of the MWM have staged demonstrations at 13 locations to protest the recent killings in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The sit-ins, now in their fourth day, have significantly disrupted traffic flow in several areas. While the religiopolitical party has accused the provincial government of deliberately blocking roads, the traffic situation remains dire.
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Traffic situation, road blocks and protests points
- According to local traffic police, protests are currently underway at Numaish Chowrangi, Abu al-Hasan Isfahani Road, Kamran Chowrangi, and Water Pump areas.
- Key routes, including those leading to Numaish Chowrangi, Abu al-Hasan Isfahani Road, and Abbas Town, have been completely closed.
- Roads from Kamran Chowrangi to Mosmiyat Road and Water Pump to Incholi are also inaccessible. However, the route from Sohrab Goth to Water Pump and the Banaras to Orangi Town road remain open for commuters.
- Authorities are urging residents to exercise patience and use alternative routes to minimize delays.
