Markets remain closed while communication outages enter their tenth day across the regional capital
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike entered its seventh consecutive day in Muzaffarabad on Friday, with commercial activity remaining largely suspended across the city.
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Major markets, business centers, and transport services continued to remain closed as residents navigated growing disruptions to daily life. The prolonged shutdown has affected trade, transportation, and access to essential services in the regional capital.
Meanwhile, internet services in Muzaffarabad and several surrounding areas have reportedly remained unavailable for ten consecutive days, according to residents and local sources. The communication disruption has created challenges for businesses, students, journalists, and families seeking to remain connected with relatives both inside and outside the region.
The combined impact of the shutdown and internet outage has intensified concerns among traders and residents, many of whom say prolonged restrictions are affecting livelihoods and access to information.
The developments come amid ongoing public mobilization and political activity reported across various districts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Calls for restoring communication services and addressing public concerns through dialogue have continued from different sections of society.
At the time of publication, no comprehensive official statement had been issued regarding when internet services would be restored or how long the shutdown was expected to continue.
The Azadi Times continues to monitor developments and will provide verified updates as further information becomes available.
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