ISLAMABAD, Feb. 9 -- The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite scattered protests in a few regions.

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In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, markets, business centres and public transport services remained fully operational. Traffic flowed normally, while law enforcement agencies maintained heightened security around sensitive locations such as the Red Zone and Diplomatic Enclave. Police reported a peaceful situation, with only a brief protest attempt near Faisal Masjid that dispersed without any arrests.

Several opposition leaders marked the day as ...