Pakistan: Markets, shops shut across Karachi as anti-encroachment action widens

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Karachi [Pakistan], January 6 (ANI): Authorities in Karachi have expanded their anti-encroachment drive by sealing the automobile spare parts market off MA Jinnah Road near Tibet Centre, along with hundreds of shops in other parts of the city, Dawn reported.

The action followed the sealing of the entire motorcycle market on Akbar Road earlier. Officials on Monday said the widened drive had triggered strong reactions across the metropolis.

The operation has affected roadside eateries as well as traders who contribute substantial tax revenue, raising questions over its scale and impact.

Officials said 86 shops in the automobile spare parts market were sealed after vehicles parked outside for repair work were found to be encroaching on the main road, resulting in traffic congestion, according to details cited by Dawn.

Authorities gave similar grounds for sealing 115 shops in the Akbar Road motorcycle market, which remained shut on Monday.

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