Several areas of the Thatta district are still affected under strike call against arrest of district president of Jiye Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), Sirwar Khushk with his two sons.
Police arrested Sirwar Khushk and his sons a day before Eid-ul-Azha on the allegations of extortion, firing and carrying illegal arms.
Two cases were registered against them under Anti Terrorism Act.
On Thursday’s strike call from JSQM, business activities and markets remained closed and transport was thin in Gharo, Dhabeji, Mirpur Sakro, Daro, Choher Jamali, Sajawal and in other several areas of district Thatta.
Students’ attendance in many schools was also affected. JSQM leader Sirwar Shah has demanded release and withdrawal of cases against arrested leaders.