Martyred cops’ families agree to end Quetta sit-in
The Balochistan government has reached an agreement with families of martyred policemen to form a judicial commission following a nine-day sit-in. The deal followed a province-wide shutter-down strike in solidarity with the victims of recent terrorist attacks.
Why it matters
The resolution of this protest highlights ongoing security challenges and civil unrest in Balochistan, as well as the government's response to public pressure.
QUETTA: People shout slogans during a protest against the recent terrorist attacks on July 11, 2026. — AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Balochistan CM’s aide says accord with protesters to form judicial commission to probe Hanna Urak, Ziarat attacks • Province-wide shutter-down strike observed in solidarity with families of martyred cops
QUETTA: The Balochistan government and representatives of a multi-party alliance claimed to have reached an agreement with the families of policemen martyred in a deadly attack in Ziarat , late on Friday night.
During the day, a shutter-down strike was observed across Balochistan, with shops and markets closed and all business activities remaining suspended, in solidarity with the families of the policemen, who had been holding a sit-in at Quetta’s Koyila Phatak for nine straight days, along with the martyrs’ bodies.
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