Islamabad Sunday bazaar shut, traders stage protes...

Summary

• ISLAMABAD: The H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad was closed on Sunday due to a lack of fire safety arrangements, prompting traders to stage a protest against the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
• Police personnel were deployed outside the H-9 bazaar as traders continued their protest.
• The situation has put the spotlight on the need to ensure fire safety at public markets while addressing the concerns of traders and the impact of closures on shoppers.

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ISLAMABAD: The H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad was closed on Sunday due to a lack of fire safety arrangements, prompting traders to stage a protest against the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

According to details, traders gathered outside the market to oppose its closure and chanted slogans against the CDA. Around 200 to 250 traders staged a sit-in and demanded that the authorities reopen the bazaar immediately.