Peshawar becomes city of containers following governor’s rule
Peshawar transformed into a city of heavy container blockades on Sunday following the imposition of governor’s rule across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Although the provincial capital previously enjoyed relative political stability despite decades of regional violence, the sudden political shift brought immediate disruption. Residents awoke to complete mobile network blackouts, shuttered public transit…
Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has long been known for its political stability despite the violence that has plagued the region for decades. However, all of that changed after the imposition of governor's rule and emergency in the province on Sunday. As the city woke up to a warm and sunny morning, uncertainty hung heavy over Peshawar.
Mobile signals were nonexistent, and routine journeys became a hectic exercise as governor's rule imposed restrictions. Shipping containers blocked key roads, including GT Road, and a large number of police personnel were deployed to maintain order. The gates of Bala Hisar Fort were shuttered, and a large contingent of police personnel was resting on the footpath.
The road leading to Khyber Road was also blocked with containers, and police personnel were milling around Surey Chowk, the most favored spot for protesters. The city bore a striking resemblance to Islamabad, as containers were sent from Islamabad to Peshawar instead of the other way around. As the afternoon progressed, the internet also died, leaving citizens without access to communication and information.
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