Tear‑gas Crackdown in Karachi as Government Staff Rally Near CM House Leads to Massive Traffic Gridlock

On June 30, 2025, Karachi experienced severe traffic congestion as the Sindh Employees’ Alliance marched toward the Chief Minister’s House to demand salary hikes and promotions. When negotiations failed, police deployed tear gas and forcibly dispersed the crowd. The protest disrupted major roads, leading to widespread commuting delays. Authorities later reported the situation was brought under control after the dispersal  .