Karachi Traffic Update as of 1st Nov 2018

Karachi Traffic Update :- Conditions worsened in almost all  cities of Pakistan and protesters came on roads after the Supreme Court ordered the acquittal of Asia Bibi, a decision that resulted in protests across the country. Asia Bibi, the mother of 3, aged 47, was convicted of blasphemy in November 2010.

Its been over 24 hours and the blockade of roads and streets is causing real hurdles for people to commute. We are trying to gather data from various sources to update our readers so that they plan their journey’s accordingly.

Here is a little traffic update for the Karachites as of 1PM on 1st November 2018, received from various commuters.

• Several points at shahrah e Faisal blocked by protesters
• Star Gate intersection at Shahrae Faisal in Karachi have been blocked by protesters, resulting in the closure of the route from Metro to Jinnah Airport.
• The route from Baloch Colony to EBM Causeway and intersection at DHA Korangi has also been closed down due to demonstrations.
• Teen Talwar is also reportedly shut down, according to updates on social media.
• Protests are also underway at Al Asif Square, 4K Chowrangi at Surjani, Godam Chowrangi and Bara Board Pak Colony, according to updates from Karachi Traffic Police Twitter account. Commuters have been requested to use alternate routes.

Lastest update from Teen Talwar, Clifton.
People starting to gather tents about to setup.

Please avoid Teen Talwar rest Do Talwar is open.#Karachi #KhiAlerts pic.twitter.com/TFnsmqrN7F

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Live scenes from Teenhati as the protesters blocked since last night and its on high alert.#Karachi #KhiAlerts Via @SherySyed_ pic.twitter.com/it42iqNEgb

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

EBM Causeway near Iqta University is blocked since morning. Please avoid this route & Baloch Colony side.#Karachi #KhiAlerts #IqraUniversity #IU pic.twitter.com/oa3UTIJFKd

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Road from Mai Kolachi Bypass till Kemari Flyover is blocked. Please avoid, delays expected.#Karachi #KhiAlerts Via @meenaaziz pic.twitter.com/7xqWEdetI1

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Landhi 89 road is opened now for traffic. Please drive carefully.

— Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) November 1, 2018

Roads from:-

Defence to SITE Industrial Area.
Mai Kolachi to SITE.
3 Talwar or Saddar to SITE
Civic Centre to SITE
SITE from Nazimabad, Barabor or Shershah.

Can't access in any industrial zones, all entry and exit is closed.#Karachi #KhiAlerts

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Just came from Numaish – Baloch Colony – NIPA.
Public transport nowhere to be seen.
Buses might start after 1:00pm
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Remember fill your tanks in any ups and downs.#Karachi #KhiAlerts

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Protest at below points

Hub River Road
Baldia No. 4 Tower
Jinnah Bridge
Numaish, Nazimabad No 2
Sohrab Goth
Sindhi Hotel New Karachi
Star Gate
Al Asif Square
4K Chowrangi Surjani
Bara Board Pak Colony#Karachi #KhiAlerts (1/2)

— Karachi Traffic Updates (@KhiTraffic) November 1, 2018

Blockage situation in #Lahore#LHRalerts #KHIAlerts #AsiaBibiVerdict #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/lOg1HuOUqY

— Waseela Tweets (@Waseela_Tweets) November 1, 2018

Stay tuned with us for more Karachi Traffic Update and comment below to help others if they have any more information of the traffic/roads blockage situation from any city of Pakistan.