Khuzdar police administration has denied reports circulating on social media that the lockdown in the city has been lifted, stating that restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
According to the police administration, the reports claiming that the lockdown had been lifted are “completely baseless and false”. Authorities said the lockdown would continue daily from 8pm to 10am until further orders.
The administration has urged traders and residents in Khuzdar to cooperate with the authorities and strictly follow the restrictions.
The measures were introduced in recent days as part of security arrangements across Balochistan. Residents were instructed to close shops at designated times and remain indoors during the restricted hours.
Authorities have said the restrictions are being imposed because of security concerns.
Similar restrictions have been reported in several other districts. Curfews were imposed in Surab, Kalat, Mastung and Nushki, with markets ordered to remain closed and residents instructed not to leave their homes during evening hours.
In Turbat and Quetta, Section 144 was imposed, including a ban on pillion riding.
Mobile phone and internet services were also suspended across Balochistan during Pakistan’s national day events on 14 August. Mobile services have since been restored in some areas, although the situation varies by location.