KARACHI, October 31: Supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) took to the streets in several parts of the country on Wednesday following a Supreme Court verdict acquitting Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death over blasphemy allegations.
Protests were being staged in different cities including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, with major roads blocked.
Following the protests, Section 144 was imposed across Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan barring the gathering of more than four persons
in public places as well as pillion riding. Section 144 has been imposed from October 31 to November 10.
In Lahore, the main protest led by TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi was being staged at Charring Cross close to the Punjab Assembly.
Cellular network services were also suspended in several parts of the city.
According to the Safe City Authority, protests were being carried out at 25 different locations, effectively blocking roads and paralysing vehicular traffic across the city.
Affected areas included Ferozpur Road, Ghazi Chowk, Ravi Road, Kahna Kachha, Chungi Amar Sadhu, Shahdara Chowk, Data Darbar, Boota Mahal Chowk, Raiwind Road, Babu Sabu Interchange, and several other areas. – Agencies
