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Quetta Shuts Roads, Cuts Mobile Internet as PTI Vows to Hold Rally

Officials are enforcing a month-long ban on gatherings under Section 144 to prevent the planned demonstration.

Overview

  • District administration closed major roads and streets across Quetta, with local reports describing the Red Zone sealed and key routes blocked with containers.
  • Mobile and internet services were suspended for security reasons, leaving residents without connectivity since last night, according to Pakistan Observer.
  • Authorities are applying Section 144 for 30 days, which denies permission for the PTI/Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan rally.
  • PTI leadership maintains the event will proceed, calling it a demonstration for constitutional supremacy and democratic rights.
  • Residents reported severe disruption, including students missing classes, as security forces were alerted and the public was urged to avoid unnecessary travel.