‘Containerabad’: Pakistan’s capital and truckers bleed money amid lockdown

In Islamabad, rusted shipping containers have been blocking roads for nearly four weeks, forming a barricade of 1,500 to 2,000 heavy steel boxes to prevent an opposition march. These containers, often used for protests or barricades, were installed as part of government efforts against protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Mujaddad Asrar, a parkour athlete, created a video showing youths climbing these containers, highlighting their recurring presence in the capital, leading to the nickname ‘Containerabad’. The situation is causing economic losses for the city and truckers, reflecting escalating political tensions.