Balochistan, Feb. 22 -- A curfew enforced in Nushki from February 6 has now entered its second consecutive week, with residents alleging that authorities have made the easing of restrictions conditional upon staging a rally in support of the state.

Locals claim security officials conveyed that normalcy would not return unless citizens publicly demonstrated allegiance by organising a pro-government gathering and hoisting Pakistani flags on their homes and businesses, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, commercial activity in the city has been severely curtailed.

Markets and shops have been directed to close by 6:00 pm, while major arteries, including highways connecting Nushki to Quetta and surroundin...