Despite the departure of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, several schools in Karachi remain closed due to road blockades. Containers have been placed as barricades in several areas, making it difficult for schoolchildren to reach their schools. The education department has stated that all educational institutions are open as usual, while school administrations in areas near the blocked routes have said that their schools are open but containers are being removed. Traffic police have reported that the main Sharea Faisal and surrounding roads have been restored for traffic.
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Following hours-long closures, Karachi’s main thoroughfares have been reopened, with the exception of Sharae Faisal, which remains partially closed for security reasons during Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit. A comprehensive security plan involving the deployment of over 3,847 police officers and officials has been implemented to ensure the safety of the foreign dignitaries.
In preparation for Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Karachi, the Pakistani authorities have implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure his safety. These measures include the suspension of mobile phone services on designated routes from 3pm on April 23rd to 8am on April 24th. Additionally, major city thoroughfares have been closed, and a public holiday has been declared to minimize public disruption. Law enforcement personnel, including over 3,800 police officers, 1,500 traffic officers, and 300 Special Branch officers, have been deployed throughout Karachi. Snipers have been strategically positioned at critical locations, and every effort is being made to maintain a secure environment for the visiting delegation.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has partially suspended mobile phone services in Karachi to ensure security during Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to the port city. The suspension will be in effect from 3pm on April 23rd to 8am on April 24th. The PTA stated that the decision was made at the direction of the Ministry of Interior to safeguard the dignitary’s visit to Karachi.
The Karachi Traffic Police has extended road closures until 7pm due to security measures for Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit. The closures include Sharea Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, and Sharea Quaideen. Mobile phone services have also been disrupted in some areas. Police have deployed units at various sites, and citizens are advised to use alternative routes.
In preparation for Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s three-day visit, Lahore authorities have implemented a comprehensive traffic plan and declared a local holiday in the city.
The Karachi administration has begun blocking roads in anticipation of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s visit on Tuesday. Banners with welcome messages from President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have been placed along the city’s main artery, Sharea Faisal. Several key roads have been closed, including MA Jinnah Road, the road leading to Numaish from Shahra-e-Quaideen, and areas surrounding the People’s Secretariat. Police units have been deployed at various locations for security purposes.