Six people were killed in rain-related incidents in the city on Friday when the Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded up to 97.4 millimetres (close to four inches) of rains that piled misery on citizens and caused flooding in many areas.
Karachi traffic police issues diversion plan for HBL PSL
Road closures ahead of matches cause inconvenience to citizens
Long queues of vehicles formed on main arteries of Karachi on Tuesday as roads in the vicinity of the National Stadium were blocked ahead of Pakistan Super League VI matches. PHOTO: PPI
KARACHI:
The traffic police issued a diversion plan ahead of Pakistan Super League VI matches - scheduled to take place from February 20 to March 7 in Karachi. However, on Monday night, the relevant authorities went ahead with closing roads, causing inconvenience to citizens.
According to a notification issued by the traffic police, the road connecting Liaquatabad to Hassan Square flyover and the stretch of Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman Road between the turning nearby the Expo Centre and the National Stadium will be closed for traffic and commuters will have to take a detour to University Road to reach their destinations.