Two roads leading to the Karachi Press Club were closed by the Karachi Traffic Police ahead of a planned protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against fuel price hikes and inflation. The closure, citing “security” reasons, affected Din Mohammad Wafai Road and Sarwar Shaheed Road. Alternative routes were provided, with traffic being diverted to MR Kyani Road and other areas to manage the situation. PTI had announced the protest to address concerns over rising inflation and record-high petroleum prices.
The PTI’s Sindh President criticized the road closures, alleging that the government was suppressing their right to protest peacefully. He highlighted the disparity in treatment, pointing out that other political parties were allowed to block major roads for their events. Emphasizing the peaceful nature of their protest, he urged people to gather at the Karachi Press Club to voice their grievances. The Human Rights Council of Pakistan also staged a protest against the fuel price hike at the press club, condemning the government’s actions as unjustified and burdensome for the public.
