KARACHI, PAKISTAN – In a shocking turn of events, the road leading from the iconic Mazar-e-Quaid to the PIDC has been reopened for small traffic, according to the traffic police authorities. However, the road from PIDC to Mazar-e-Quaid remains closed for traffic.
The situation took a chaotic turn when protesters attempted to breach the American Consulate and engaged in stone-throwing, prompting the authorities to take swift action. The traffic police have announced that the road from Mazar-e-Quaid Phata to Sultanabad is closed for traffic.
It’s worth noting that the road from Boat Basin to Mazar-e-Quaid has been closed since last week’s unrest outside the American Consulate, affecting traffic flow on MT Khan Road and other main roads in the area.
In a bid to mitigate the impact of the crisis, the Sindh government has directed the authorities to take precautions against the misuse of petroleum products. The Provincial government has also suggested introducing a hybrid system in schools and educational institutions, promoting the use of public transport, and increasing the operating hours of the Orange Line, Metro Bus service.
In a high-level meeting, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif instructed the committee to submit actionable recommendations within the next 48 hours, ensuring that the burden on citizens is minimized and public relief is prioritized.
In a separate development, the University of Karachi has announced that it will be observing a semester break from March 16. In a statement, the university administration expressed its opposition to the US and Israeli invasion of Iran, calling for condemnation of the attacks.
The University of Karachi has decided to conduct online classes for the morning shift, while the administration has released a statement condemning the security situation created by Iranian drones and missile attacks. Sources close to the Sweihan Gas field have revealed that Iran is starting to feel the effects of the war on its gas system.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said that the government is committed to providing relief to the public, stating that 70% of rations cards have been used at markets. The Punjab government has assured citizens that there is a sufficient stock of petroleum products in the province, urging them not to be swayed by rumors.
PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf has rejected the proposal to increase the price of petrol to Rs 55 per liter, stating that the party will not support such a move.
In a separate incident, a gas station employee was killed and another injured in a shooting incident on the Hajee Purra Road in Sehala Kot during the morning hours. The Iranian military has denied carrying out attacks on countries that have refused to provide air bases for US attacks on Iran.
In a statement, the Iranian military said that it would not attack countries that have refused to provide air bases for US attacks on Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said that Lebanon should comply with Israeli instructions before further operations are carried out. The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Sunday.
The widespread conflict in the Middle East has forced Emirati traders to sell gold at preferential rates.
