Karachi (Web Desk): Karachi police chief Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Javed Alam Odho, stated on Monday that authorities were working to end the ongoing protests in the city by evening.
The protests, which have been organized by the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) in response to the Parachinar crisis, entered their seventh consecutive day, causing widespread disruption.
Speaking at a press conference, AIGP Odho explained that discussions had been held with the protest leaders, and plans were in place to clear the roads by the time Maghrib prayers began.
He further issued a warning that any resistance would be dealt with according to the law.
The protests, which have blocked major roads across Karachi, have created serious traffic jams, affecting more than a dozen key locations. Streets like MA Jinnah Road, Shahrah-e-Pakistan, and areas near the Malir Flyover have been among the hardest hit, with businesses, travel, and public services all thrown into disarray.
Many residents have faced difficulties such as missed flights and delayed train schedules. Despite previous statements from government officials suggesting that the situation would soon be resolved, the protests have continued, adding to the city's woes.
Sindh's Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, had earlier hinted that the provincial government would take stronger action if the protests continued to cause widespread inconvenience.
Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, also expressed his concern, suggesting that the protests appeared to be intentionally crippling the city’s daily functioning, and stressed that it was the state's responsibility to prevent such disruptions.
Although sit-ins at two spots along Sharea Faisal were lifted, protests are still ongoing at other critical intersections, including Five Star Chowrangi, Powerhouse Chowrangi, and University Road.
