Authorities in Balochistan have enforced a ban on night-time travel along several key national highways following a rise in violent attacks targeting public transport.

Official notices from the Deputy Commissioners of Kachhi, Musa Khel, Zhob, Gwadar, and Nushki announced that travel will be prohibited from 6 pm to 6 am on major routes, including the Sibi Highway, Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan Highway, Coastal Highway, Quetta-Taftan Highway, and Loralai-Dera Ghazi Khan Highway.

This move comes in the wake of a series of deadly incidents, including the recent shooting of six passengers in Gwadar, which has heightened concerns about the safety of travelers. Authorities had previously imposed night-time restrictions on public transport departing from Quetta, but this new decision extends the ban to additional districts.

The goal of the travel ban is to safeguard passengers from potential attacks, as militant groups have targeted travelers on isolated highways in the province.