BNP-M strike paralyses towns in Balochistan
QUETTA: A shutter-down strike was observed across Balochistan on Wednesday as businesses closed to protest the recent killing of Khuzdar nazim and BNP leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiani’s son.
The strike, called by the Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal), drew a strong response from business community, with major commercial centres and malls staying closed in Quetta.
Similar closures were witnessed in other towns and cities, including Khuzdar, Kalat, Wadh, Dalbandin, Kharan, Sibi, Dera Murad Jamali, Turbat, Panjgur, Pasni, Jaffarabad, Nall, Basima, Jiwani, Washuk, Lasbela, and Hub.
Published in Dawn, June 11th, 2026
