Indefinite Strike Shuts Down Balochistan

Indefinite strike shuts down Balochistan

An indefinite province-wide strike brought life across Balochistan to a near standstill on Thursday as traders, transporters, and business organizations shut down markets and suspended transport services in protest against worsening law and order conditions and repeated attacks on commercial vehicles. The strike, jointly organized by more than a dozen trade bodies, transport associations, and the Quetta Chamber of Commerce, resulted in the closu…

Transporters' strike over highway insecurity paralyses parts of Balochistan - HUM News English

By Asmat Sumalani QUETTA: A major wheel-jam and shutter-down strike crippled parts of Balochistan on Thursday, as business owners, transport operators, and mine owners protested deteriorating law and order and frequent attacks on national highways. The strike, called jointly by the Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), transport federations, and coalmine associations, led to the closure of major commercial markets and significantl…

Balochistan Wheel-Jam Strike Leaves Patients, Travelers Stranded as Security Concerns Mount

Syed Ali Shah, Ali Hamza:  QUETTA — A massive province-wide shutter-down and wheel-jam strike brought life to a sudden halt across Balochistan on Thursday, leaving towns silent and highways deserted. ​The strike was called by a coalition of more than a dozen local organizations, including the Quetta Chamber of Commerce, mining unions, and transport bodies. The joint action comes after a sharp rise in regional security issues, including a recent …