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  "path": "/news/1977366/multiple-roads-closed-in-karachis-west-south-districts-over-prevailing-security-situation",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-02T07:04:55.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.dawn.com",
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  "textContent": "The Karachi Traffic Police closed multiple roads in the city’s West and South districts on Monday, in view of the prevailing security situation.\n\nTen people were killed in Karachi and two in Islamabad as protests erupted countrywide against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli attacks. In response, law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelling and baton-charge to control the situation. Section 144 was also extended across Sindh.\n\nA road closure alert was issued at 8:51am for both sides of the road from Sultanabad Traffic Section towards Mai Kolachi, as well as both sides of MT Khan Road, from Jinnah Bridge towards PIDC and from PIDC towards Jinnah Bridge.\n\nTraffic from Jinnah Bridge is being sent towards II Chundrigar Road as an alternative route. Traffic from Boat Basin was being U-turned at Mai Kolachi phatak and sent back, while traffic from PIDC was being sent back from Park cut, the statement said.\n\nAnother alert at 9:48am announced the closure of both sides of Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road from PIDC Chowk towards the State Life Building.\n\nAs an alternative route, traffic from State Life is being sent towards Beaumont Plaza and traffic from PIDC is being sent towards Club Road, it added.\n\nThe alerts cited “security” as a reason for the closures.\n\nA map showing road closures and alternative traffic routes in Karachi’s West and South districts. — via Karachi Traffic Police\n\nThe police requested the general public to call the Traffic Helpline at 1915 for alternative routes to avoid inconvenience, and to stay tuned to FM 88.6 for updates.\n\n“Traffic police are present and managing the flow of traffic,” it said.\n\n## Islamabad police restricts red zone entry\n\nIslamabad Police said that Margalla Road and the route via Islamabad Marriott Hotel will remain open for entry into the Red Zone.\n\nIn a post on X, police said that “all other entry routes leading to the Red Zone will remain closed apart from these routes,” urging citizens to plan their travel accordingly.\n\nProviding alternative directions, the advisory said that citizens coming from Club Road should use Kashmir Chowk, Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue and Margalla Road.\n\nMeanwhile, those travelling from Bhara Kahu have been advised to use Srinagar Highway, Seventh Avenue and Margalla Road via Kashmir Chowk.\n\nFor further information and assistance, citizens have been advised to contact the police helpline on 15 or the Traffic Helpline on 1915. Commuters can also stay updated by tuning in to ITP FM 92.4 for live traffic updates.\n\n> ",
  "title": "Multiple roads closed in Karachi’s West, South districts over prevailing security situation"
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