Get ready, Karachi cities! The city is gearing up for a grand Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebration at the National Bank Stadium tonight, but it comes with a heads-up: brace for major traffic jams. The Karachi Traffic Police have issued an urgent advisory to help you navigate the chaos.
Concert Plans Spark Traffic Warning
A star-studded musical concert is set to light up the National Bank Stadium this evening, with Provincial Ministers Saeed Ghani and Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah joining Arts Council Karachi President Ahmed Shah to oversee final preparations. The event kicks off at 6:00 PM, but the traffic police warn that roads leading to the venue could be gridlocked as early as 5:00 PM.
Avoid Civic Centre-National Stadium Route
Authorities are urging drivers to steer clear of the Civic Centre to National Stadium stretch, as heavy congestion is expected to snarl traffic until 2:00 AM. If you don’t need to be in the area, plan an alternate route to avoid getting stuck in the Independence Day rush.
What’s Marka-e-Haq All About?
This year’s celebrations carry extra weight, themed under “Marka-e-Haq” to honor Pakistan’s resilience and pride. Last month, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced that the festivities commemorate the nation’s strength following the intense April–May 2025 military clash with India. The term Marka-e-Haq refers to the period from the April 22 attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which New Delhi blamed on Islamabad, to the May 10 conclusion of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.
A Tense Chapter in History
The military confrontation saw Pakistan launch a bold retaliatory operation, taking down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones. After 87 hours of conflict, a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10 brought the standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbors to an end. US President Donald Trump announced the truce on social media, though India disputed his claim that it stemmed from his threats to cut trade talks. Pakistan, however, praised Trump’s role in easing tensions and even nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Plan Your Evening Wisely
With the National Stadium set to host this massive celebration, Karachi’s roads are bound to be packed. Save yourself the hassle—avoid the Civic Centre-National Stadium route and join the festivities from afar or plan your travel smartly. Let’s celebrate Independence Day with pride, but keep those traffic woes at bay!
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