Despite the departure of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, several schools in Karachi continue to remain closed due to road blockades that were put in place for his visit. Containers have been placed as barricades in several areas of the city, including near Sharea Faisal and the airport, making it difficult for schoolchildren to reach their schools.
As a result, van drivers have been unable to reach schools to drop off children, and many have had to return students to their homes. The education department has stated that all educational institutions are open as usual in the city today, but school administrations in areas near the blocked routes have said that their schools are open but containers are being removed.
The traffic police department has reported that the main Sharea Faisal and surrounding roads have been restored for traffic. Traffic has been restored at the PIDC intersection, MT Khan road, and Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road.
The Iranian president left Karachi for Tehran this morning after concluding his three-day visit from April 22 to 24. The dignitary was seen off by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.
The Iranian president touched down in Islamabad on Monday and also visited Lahore and Karachi as part of his stay in Pakistan. Raisi’s visit was the first by any head of state to Pakistan after the February 8 general election.
Strict security measures were taken during the dignitary’s movement, including air surveillance and temporary internet suspension. To avoid the consequent inconvenience to the general public, the provincial governments announced a local holiday in Lahore and Karachi.
