81.   In its verdict the lower chamber said there was no evidence to support the defense theory that the transport was deliberately let through.

82.   Inadequate transport is now crippling government efforts to build on its victory over the rebels in Jaffna, the defence sources said.

83.   A few state-owned buses plied the streets but public transport was not available in many areas, especially the MQM strongholds in the central and western districts.

84.   A number of flyovers have been or are in the process of being constructed, but public transport is a problem, with frequent strikes.

85.   Another UNHCR transport was due in the pocket Friday.

86.   Banks, major markets, educational insitutions were shut and public transport was off the roads in most parts of the city, witnesses said.

87.   Businesses, banks, offices and shops reopened, while transport was back on the streets Tuesday.

88.   But in areas considered MQM strongholds, some shops remained closed and transport was rarer than in other parts of the city.

89.   Civilian transport is essentially by horse-drawn vehicles and the odd bus.

90.   Detractors however argue that public transport is in no fit state to mop up any new travellers who decide to leave their cars at home.