Days of power and water shortages in Karachi have pushed residents to their limits, triggering intense protests that led to severe traffic disruptions across multiple areas.

The demonstrations, primarily on Jahangir Road, resulted in gridlocks near Central Jail, Teen Hatti, Jamshed Quarters, Guru Mandir, and Soldier Bazaar, with long lines of vehicles stranded.

Traffic Police confirmed that congestion also spread to Liaquatabad and Old Sabzi Mandi, causing significant inconvenience to commuters.

Protesters voiced anger over the three-day-long water and electricity crisis, demanding immediate action from authorities. Chanting slogans against officials, they warned that protests would continue until concrete steps were taken to resolve the issue.

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Residents lamented that the shortages had severely disrupted daily life, making it nearly impossible to manage basic household needs.

“We have no electricity, no water. How are we supposed to survive?” questioned one protester.

In response, police initiated talks with the demonstrators in an attempt to restore order and ease traffic flow, but as of the latest reports, the protest was still ongoing.