Residents blocked Karachi’s Super Highway near Abul Hasan Ispahani Road, protesting the alleged illegal detention of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) lawmaker Mohammad Iqbal Mehsud, halting traffic on one of the city’s busiest routes and causing significant disruptions.
Mehsud joined the crowd, demanding the immediate release of those detained. The protest forced traffic police to divert vehicles from Punjab Adda to Faria Chowk. After tense negotiations, the demonstrators dispersed, and traffic returned to normal, with police promising accountability for any unlawful actions.
کراچی سپرہائی وے پرشہریوں کی مبینہ غیرقانونی حراست کیخلاف احتجاج#ARYNews pic.twitter.com/GJXvqre0Zt
— ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) September 27, 2025The protest follows a violent incident in August 2025, when a mob in Karachi’s Federal B Area torched seven dumper trucks after a truck killed two siblings on Rashid Minhas Road. The driver and 10 suspects were arrested, and traffic was rerouted. These events highlight growing public frustration in Karachi.
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Karachi, which handles 60% of Pakistan’s port traffic (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, 2025), relies heavily on the Super Highway for commerce. Protests over detentions reflect broader tensions, with 55% of residents citing police overreach as a concern. The resolution shows dialogue’s potential but underscores systemic issues.
The Super Highway protest over alleged illegal detentions disrupted Karachi but was resolved through talks. As public unrest grows, accountability is key.
