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Posts published in “Day: March 30, 2012

Gilgit traders observe strike against SSP leader’s arrest

GILGIT, March 29: Complete shutter down strike was observed in main areas of Gilgit city on the call of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat to protest against the arrest of banned Sipah-i-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) Gilgit chief Maulana Attaullah Saqib. The protesters demanded release of the SSP leader, who was taken into custody on Tuesday. The main markets, including Raja bazar, Saddar bazaar, NLI market and shops on Airport Road, remained closed. However, business activities continued as…