QUETTA: In view of the Muharram-ul-Haram processions scheduled on Friday, July 5, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of District Kachhi has issued a traffic advisory stating that the Quetta-Karachi National Highway (Bolan Highway) will remain closed from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The notification highlights that a large number of participants are expected in the procession, which is part of the annual observances.
To maintain law and order and ensure public safety, the highway will remain closed for vehicular movement, especially in the Sibi-Kachhi route area.
Authorities have requested the public to avoid unnecessary travel during this time and to use alternative routes where possible.
Security forces including police, Levies, and Frontier Corps will be deployed for the safety of the procession.
Citizens are urged to cooperate with the administration to avoid inconvenience.
The Bolan Highway is a key route that connects Balochistan to Sindh, serving as a major artery for both passenger and freight transport between Quetta, Sibi, and Karachi.
Thousands of vehicles, including trucks, buses, and private cars, use this route daily. Therefore, travelers should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays or disruption.
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Security forces including police, Levies, and FC will be deployed throughout the route. The administration has appealed for public cooperation to ensure smooth proceedings and avoid inconvenience.
