KARACHI:

Karachi residents were left stranded on the city's roads during the Independence Day celebrations Wednesday due to poor traffic management by the local police.

The central Independence Day event, held at the National Stadium, saw a large turnout. However, the event was overshadowed by traffic gridlock as major roads were closed in the evening, leaving citizens struggling to reach their destinations.

The closure of routes such as Sir Shah Sulaiman Road and University Road led to long queues of vehicles, while areas like Ghareebabad, Jail Chowrangi, and Natha Khan Bridge saw significant congestion.

By the evening, the situation worsened as the track leading from Shahrah-e-Faisal to Karachi’s airport was also shut, further exacerbating the traffic jam. People attempting to travel

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