Strike in Balochistan against elections

QUETTA:



 

There was a complete shutter-down and wheel jam strike in Baloch dominated areas of the province on Thursday in protest against the elections. The Baloch National Front (BNF) has given a three days strike call in Balochistan against the general election. Attendance in government offices was thin, roads were deserted and commercial markets were shut. BNP allowed banks to operate and transact money on Thursday as Friday and Saturday have been declared public holidays. The distribution of newspapers was also affected.

 

The Coastal Highway, RCD Highway, and National Highway were blocked in different areas. People in Quetta were seen scurrying for rations. “I have dumped ration for a week in my home. Given the three day strike call and the election days it is unlikely the grocery stores and the vegetable shops may open,” Umer Farooq a resident of the city said talking to The Express Tribune. The worst hit by the strike were the candidates who have lost hope of significant turn out of voters.

There was a complete shutter-down and wheel jam strike in Baloch dominated areas of the province on Thursday in protest against the elections. The Baloch National Front (BNF) has given a three days strike call in Balochistan against the general election. Attendance in government offices was thin, roads were deserted and commercial markets were shut. BNP allowed banks to operate and transact money on Thursday as Friday and Saturday have been declared public holidays. The distribution of newspapers was also affected. The Coastal Highway, RCD Highway, and National Highway were blocked in different areas. People in Quetta were seen scurrying for rations. “I have dumped ration for a week in my home. Given the three day strike call and the election days it is unlikely the grocery stores and the vegetable shops may open,” Umer Farooq a resident of the city said talking to The Express Tribune. The worst hit by the strike were the candidates who have lost hope of significant turn out of voters.



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