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Authorities’ pre-emptive security measures to stop a Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) march toward Islamabad have left dozens of heavy vehicles stranded on highways around the twin cities, inflicting mounting economic losses on transporters and traders as perishable goods rot in stalled trucks. Arab News PK
The protest — called by the TLP to demonstrate outside the U.S. embassy in solidarity with Palestinians — prompted large-scale policing and action in several cities, including raids on party offices in Lahore and dozens of arrests, followed by clashes that left many injured. Officials say the measures were necessary to prevent unrest; protesters and local media reported violent confrontations during the raids. AP News+1
To keep marchers away from the capital, police and paramilitary units blocked major approach roads with shipping containers and other barriers, effectively turning approach routes into chokepoints and suspending normal freight movement into Islamabad and Rawalpindi for extended periods. The Times of India+1
For many truck drivers the disruption has translated into immediate, tangible losses. Drivers stranded on highways report being stuck for days with refrigerated and fresh produce that cannot be offloaded; some say consignments have already begun to spoil. One trucker told reporters he had been waiting for days with sacks of potatoes while traders pressured him because their stock was perishing. Another driver said LPG and hazardous-cargo stops increased safety concerns because of roadside smoking and limited crowd control. Arab News PK+1
The economic pain is immediate for small traders and independent haulers who operate on thin margins: unpaid waiting time, lost stock and delayed deliveries ripple through local supply chains and will likely increase costs for wholesalers and consumers if the disruptions continue. Transport unions and market associations are calling for clear corridors for essential supplies and emergency measures to mitigate losses for affected drivers. Geo News+1
Authorities defend the closures and arrests as necessary steps to maintain public order and prevent “mob politics” within Islamabad, while the TLP has vowed to continue its march in defiance of the crackdown. The situation remains fluid; further clashes, relief measures for stranded transporters, or negotiated settlements could change the immediate outlook. Dawn+1
Sources / External links
- Arab News — Stranded truckers count losses as Tehreek-e-Labbaik march blocks key routes to Islamabad. Arab News PK
- Associated Press — Arrests at pro-Palestinian protest after violence flares in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore. AP News
- Dawn — TLP marches to Islamabad amid roadblocks, mobile suspension after violent anti-Israel protests. Dawn
- Times of India — Pakistan: Roads blocked, mobile internet suspended in Islamabad, Rawalpindi — All you need to know. The Times of India
- Geo News — Security beefed up in Rawalpindi amid TLP’s Islamabad march plan. Geo News
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