SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: District administrations imposed Section 144 for Saturday, closing markets and restricting movement on major routes across the upper and lower districts.
Lower South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Musarrat Zaman and Upper South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Irfan Ali issued separate notifications on Friday evening.
In Lower South Waziristan, restrictions cover Wana Bazaar, the Wana Bypass and routes through Wana, Tiarza Gate, Karab Kot, Tanai, Azizabad Chowk and Dargai Bridge.
Entry is also barred on roads connecting Gul Kach with Toi Khullah and Tanai. Upper South Waziristan authorities closed markets and commercial center’s in Servekai and Sararogha tehsils and adjoining areas.
Restricted routes include roads towards Ladha, Makeen, Sararogha, Nazar Khel, Dargai Bridge, Madi Jan, Sheen Warsak and Jandola.
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Emergency travel remains possible with prior approval from police or security forces. Travellers may also need to verify their identity.
Polio workers and vaccination teams may move through affected areas in Upper South Waziristan after identification. Motorists in both districts must stop at least 50 meters from security forces.
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Upper South Waziristan authorities also instructed vehicle occupants to disembark. Officials linked the restrictions to security concerns and the movement of logistical supplies for security forces.
