PDM to hold protest at Empress Market
A protest will be held on Friday, October 22, at Empress Market under the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)against rising inflation and unemployment.
PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and other leaders will address the protest. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) Sindh Secretary General Allama Maulana Rashid Khalid Mahmood Soomro said in a video message.
Meanwhile, traffic police arranged alternative routes for the convenience of citizens due to the protest at Empress Market on Friday.
Traffic heading towards Empress Market will be diverted to the MA Jinnah Road.
The spokesperson to traffic police asked people to check road conditions before heading towards the Saddar area.
Warning of traffic jam risk, the traffic police spokesperson asked commuters to tune into FM 88.6, log into www.facebook.com/karachitrafficpolice, check WhatsApp 03059266907 or call helpline 1915 for guidance or get the latest updates on road situation.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 22nd, 2021.