Balochistan mourns Habib Jalibs killing

Shutter down and wheel jam strike is being observed against the killing of leader of Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) and former senator Habib Jalib in Quetta. The BNP has called 40-day mourning and a three-day strike in the province. According to an official statement, all educational institutions, including Balochistan University, will remain closed for three days. The Balochistan Bar Association also announced three-day boycott of courts across the province to mourn the killing of Habib Jalib. The provincial government has put in place strict security arrangements to maintain order in the region. Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters at Saryab road while the protesters blocked the Pak-Iran and RC road. Protests are also being staged on Jinnah Road, Double Road, Saryab Road, Zarghoon Road and Jail Road. The entire Quetta city presents a deserted look as all shopping centres and shops are shuttered. Tensions also gripped other towns and cities of the province, including Mastung, Sibi, Khuzdar, Turbat, Mand, Kalat, Lasbela, Hub, Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffarabad, Naushki, Dalbandin , Chagai, Bolan, Kachhi, Dadar, Harnai, Wadh, Naal, Wahshuk, Panjgur, Gwadar, Pasni and Manguchar.