Peshawar becomes city of containers as emergency comes into effect

Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has historically experienced political stability despite the violence and protests that have marked the region. However, this stability was disrupted on Sunday after the governor's rule and emergency were imposed in the province. The city faced a mobile service blackout, which caused confusion and halted routine journeys.

Governor's rule imposed restrictions on several key locations, including the GT Road, Bala Hisar Fort, and the KP Assembly. Shipping containers were placed at various points, such as Firdous Chowk and Jail Pul, to control traffic. Police personnel were stationed throughout the city, with some blocking roads and others monitoring critical sites like the Governor's Houses.

The situation quickly deteriorated further as the internet also went down, leaving the city in isolation. Despite the chaos, some areas like Amn Chowk remained partially open, but the overall atmosphere was tense and unpredictable.