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Karachi Protests Over Power, Water Crisis Bring City Traffic To Standstill
24htopnews | August 28, 2026 12:08 AM CST

Protests over prolonged electricity and water shortages disrupted normal life in Karachi, leaving thousands of commuters stranded as road blockades caused major traffic jams across the city. K-Electric blamed power issues partly on bill defaults and electricity theft, while the Sindh government directed officials to restore services and clear blocked routes.

Karachi [Pakistan], August 27: Karachi witnessed yet another day of public frustration on Monday as protests over prolonged electricity and water shortages brought traffic to a standstill across several parts of the city.

Thousands of commuters remained stranded for hours, while ambulances were also caught in traffic jams created by road blockades. The Express Tribune reported that multiple demonstrations erupted at key locations, exposing the growing strain on the city's already fragile civic infrastructure.

Protests disrupt city traffic

According to traffic police, residents protesting power outages blocked Manghopir Road near Good Luck Marriage Hall, disrupting movement towards the Lyari Expressway toll plaza.


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