Karachi continues to suffer as routine life comes to a halt as the third day of protests by religious groups in the metropolis.
As the situation in the city struggles to normalize, various roads remain blocked, causing trouble for the citizens to commute.
According to Geo News, roads in Karachi have been blocked in at least 25 places.
Teen Talwar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Star Gate at Shahra-e-Faisal, Numaish, Sohrab Goth, Korangi 5, Ranchor Line, Power House Chowrangi, Nagan Chowrangi, Qayyumabad, Murtaza and Bilal Chowrangis, New Karachi, Surjani Town, Landhi 89 and Teen Hatti have been blocked.
The road to Jinnah International Airport from Star Gate has been blocked and commuters are advised to use the University Road,
(2/2) #Karachi – Areas and roads blocked due to #TLP Protest –
11. Shoe Market
12. New Karachi
13. Mauripur
14. Orangi no. 5
15. Power House
16. Nagan Chowrangi
17. MT Khan Road
18. Hub River Road
19. Qayumabad
20. Expressway
21. Nasir jump
22. Landhi no 4#TLPDharna #KHIAlerts— SherY – (@SherySyed_) November 2, 2018
Protest is still continued at below points / places.
Hub River Road, Baldia No. 4 Tower, Jinnah Bridge, Numaish, Nazimabad No 2, Sohrab Goth, Sindhi Hotel New Karachi, Star Gate, Al Asif Square, 4K Chowrangi Surjani, Godam Chowrangi and Bara Board Pak Colony.— Karachitrafficpolice (@KtrafficpoliceE) November 2, 2018
Due to protest at Qayumabad, Express way , Nasir jump, Korangi no 04, 05, 03 and Landhi no 04 roads are closed for traffic. Please drive carefully. Commuters are requested to use alternate routes.
— Karachitrafficpolice (@KtrafficpoliceE) November 2, 2018
Fue to protest at Liaquatabad underpass towards Nazimabad both roads are closed for traffic. Please drive carefully.
— Karachitrafficpolice (@KtrafficpoliceE) November 2, 2018
#Karachi 11h00 Gora Qabristan has been closed by authorities and all visitors asked to leave for security reasons. #AllSoulsDay #KhiAlerts
— norbert almeida (@norbalm) November 2, 2018
Alternative Routes
Citizens can use the following routes to avoid blockages while commuting
Both tracks are cleared check below:-
Mosamyaat–>K.U–>Samama–>
Nipa–>Hassan Sq–>Jail Chowrangi–>
Kashmir rd–>Sharah e Quadeen–>
Sharah e Faisal–>FTC–>
Korangi rd–>Sun set blvd–>
Forum / Ocean mall / Dolmen #Karachi #KhiAlerts Via @sohaib_hassan22— Karachi Traffic Upd (@KhiTraffic) November 2, 2018
Karachi Protests: Several Areas Shut Down Post Aasia Bibi’s Verdict
Schools in Karachi Closed Today
In light of the unrest in the city, Sindh Government has decided that all Schools in Karachi will remain closed on Friday, November 02.
Sindh Govt has decided that all Schools in Karachi will remain closed tomorrow. Notification will be issued soon
— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) November 1, 2018
The NED University of Engineering and Technology has also postponed the entry test for Masters/ Ph.D. degree programmes scheduled on Friday, November 02.
This is a developing story.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.
