PESHAWAR — A curfew will be enforced in Sarwekai tehsil of Upper South Waziristan district from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, according to an official notification.
All markets in the area will remain closed during the curfew, while movement and traffic will be completely restricted.
The restrictions will affect the following routes:
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Sarwekai–Mola Khan Sarai–Raghzai–Barwand–Spinkai
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Chagmalai–Splatoi–Shahur–Mola Khan Sarai–Madi Jan
Law-enforcement agencies, ambulances, fire brigades and other emergency services will be exempt from the restrictions.
Travel along the affected routes will be permitted only in emergencies and with prior authorization from police or security forces. Travelers will be required to carry their national identity cards and vehicle documents.
Authorities have also instructed drivers to stop their vehicles 50 meters before reaching security forces.
Violations of the curfew will result in legal action, according to the notification.
