Balochistan bans night travel following deadly attacks
Provincial authorities declare no travel allowed on highways from 6pm to 6am
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Authorities in Balochistan have imposed a nighttime travel ban on several national highways following a series of violent attacks targeting public transport passengers, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Sunday.
According to official notifications issued by Deputy Commissioners of Kachhi, Musa Khel, Zhob, Gwadar, and Nushki, travel on national highways from 6 pm to 6 am will no longer be permitted.
The ban applies to the Sibi Highway, Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan Highway, Coastal Highway, Quetta-Taftan Highway, and Loralai-Dera Ghazi Khan Highway.
The decision comes in response to a surge in targeted attacks on public transport in the province.
Recently, six passengers were forcibly taken off a bus and shot dead in Gwadar, sparking serious security concerns.
Earlier, authorities had already restricted nighttime movement for public transport departing from Quetta, but now the restrictions have been expanded to multiple districts.
Officials stress that the travel ban aims to protect passengers from potential attacks, as militants have repeatedly targeted travellers on remote highways.
Reporter: Essa Tarin