Protest Over Aasia Bibi Case: Roads Blocked in Major Cities

After a Supreme Court verdict acquitted Aasia Bibi, the countrywide protest began against the verdict.

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Thursday said the government is in consultation with the opposition for bringing the country-wide protests to an end. Afridi said they will get the routes blocked by protesters reopened “through wisdom”, for which all institutions were in coordination with each other.

Karachi

In Karachi, roads 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,

Lahore

Roads have been blocked at Charring Cross at Mall Road, Data Darbar, Shahdara Chowk, Askari X, Karma Chowk, and Bhatta Chowk.

Roads leading to Muridke, Nathe Khalsa, Paka Meel and Mohlanwal have also been blocked.

Islamabad

The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Faizabad Interchange is blocked. Roads are blocked at Dhoke Kala Khan and Tramri and Karal Chowks.

Motorways

Further, National Highways and Motorway Police spokesperson said all motorways have been closed for traffic.

Peshawar

In Peshawar, the Ring Road and GT Road have been blocked. Roads leading to the motorway have also been blocked.

, following the protests, Section 144 was imposed across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan barring the gathering of more than four persons in public places as well as pillion riding. Section 144 has been imposed till November 10.