PESHAWAR – A curfew was enforced across three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Sunday, signaling heightened security measures in response to potential threats, authorities confirmed. Today Pakistan News reports on this significant development, impacting daily life in Tank, South Waziristan, and adjacent areas starting tomorrow.
The Tank Deputy Commissioner issued an official notification detailing the curfew in South Waziristan, effective from Monday, March 17, for an indefinite period. Running daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the restrictions aim to bolster security force mobility and safeguard citizens. Key roads, including Zalay Gate to New Cadet College Wana, Tanai, Serwekai, Jandola, and Kawar Qilla, will be sealed during these hours. Additional closures will block routes from Hamdawam to Kotkai and Bibi Raghzai to Jandola, the notice stated.
Travelers are urged to find alternative paths to avoid disruptions, as the closures span critical arteries in the region. “This is about stability and protection,” an official explained, noting the curfew’s role in countering unspecified risks. While exact threats remain undisclosed, sources suggest a link to recent unrest near KP’s volatile borders, prompting preemptive action.
The indefinite timeline has left residents on edge, though authorities promise a review to determine when normalcy can resume. “We’ll lift it once the situation stabilizes,” the notification assured, offering little detail on the curfew’s full scope across the three districts. KP’s history of security challenges underscores the move, with South Waziristan a known hotspot.
