KARACHI: All the major markets and shopping districts of Karachi remained closed on Saturday on a call given  by the Traders Action Committee. The banners inscribed with slogans disapproving what the protestors termed as IMF and CBR budget were seen hanging all around the main shopping area of Saddar, Merewether Tower, etc.

The daily workers came to shop, waited for a while and then went back. The markets were deserted. The strike was successful showing the general disapproval of budget 2019-2020.