Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) protestors on Wednesday evening created a traffic chaos on the key roads of Karachi causing inconvenience to the citizens.
PTI workers are staging a protest outside the Karachi Press Club, where police have detained several participants.
Police have detained several PTI workers who had gathered to protest outside the press club. Those taken into custody include party leaders from different areas of Karachi.
Traffic was disrupted at Saddar Old city areas , Regal Chowk, Bolton Market, I.I Chandigarh Kalachi Road and MA Jinnah road
Police have blocked roads leading to the press club by placing containers, while a water cannon has also been deployed at the site.
Whenever police use tear gas, PTI workers move into nearby streets and buildings. As soon as the police withdraw, the protesters regroup and resume their demonstration.
Police say that protesters present in nearby markets have been throwing stones at officers.
Due to the protest, shops in markets around Press Club Chowrangi have been closed, leaving several citizens stranded in the area.
Police officials said action was taken because the protest and rally were being held without permission.
It may be recalled that PTI announced a protest movement a day earlier demanding the release of Imran Khan.