Opposition groups TTAP and PTI held strikes and protests across Pakistan on Sunday to protest alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. Quetta witnessed a total shutdown with all shops and markets closed, while Peshawar had a partial strike. Lahore and Islamabad markets remained mostly open. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja called the strike a “documented Constitutional method to express irritation with the system,” urging citizens to refuse business and block traffic. PTI marked the day also as a mourning day for recent terrorist attacks. In KP province, PTI held rallies and strikes with some trader and transport union support. Shops in Peshawar’s Hashtnagri and Rampura areas closed, and rallies were planned at Chowk Yadgar. Sindh’s Karachi reported shuttered markets like Jackson Electronics, though some traders said Sunday is usually a holiday. Punjab saw mostly normal market activity despite PTI’s “silent agitation” call. Police arrested 30 PTI workers in Okara ahead of protests. In Islamabad, most markets stayed open as traders cited financial hardship. The twin city metro bus services were suspended as a precaution. Balochistan saw the strictest action with police arrests, clashes, tear gas, and roadblocks. PTI and allied supporters marched and protested in many towns, attempting to block roads. Police dispersed crowds and restored traffic flow. The protests mark the second anniversary of the disputed Feb 8, 2024 elections, which PTI claims were stolen votes. Party leaders described the actions as a peaceful referendum and mourning for democracy and terror victims. The government and security forces were on alert amid fears of unrest. Further updates are awaited.