Protests are being seen across the country due to increased prices of petrol in Pakistan. Here, amid the lockdown, people have come out on the streets. Apart from this, violent demonstrations have been seen from Karachi to Peshawar. According to a report by Pakistani newspaper Dawn, massive protests have been seen in Sindh. Here in cities like Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Jacobabad, citizens and political workers have come out on the streets. Apart from this, there is protest against rising fuel prices and rising inflation.
Symbolic hunger strike wearing a shroud
According to Dawn, Sindh United Party (SUP) has staged a unique protest outside the Press Club in Sukkur. The people involved in this have carried out a symbolic hunger strike by wearing shrouds. Addressing supporters, SUP leader Aidan Jagirani criticized the PKR 80 cut in petrol prices. In this he has termed it as a misleading deduction. Apart from this, in recent weeks the prices of petrol have been increased by a huge amount of 137 PKR per liter. In this he has said that inflation has become completely out of control. Due to this, it is becoming difficult for common citizens to buy essential things.
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Tehreek-e-Insaf workers also took to the streets
Where SUP has protested, at the same place, workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf under the leadership of Gohar Khan Khosso have also protested. Khoso has said that fuel prices have increased to PKR 378 per liter. This has adversely affected the economic condition of common families. He has warned that if immediate relief and tax cuts are not given, these protests may spread across the country. Apart from this, Awami Tehreek took out a big rally from Teer Chowk to Ghanta Ghar and also staged a protest. Leaders Noor Ahmed Katiyar and Sarwan Jatoi have criticized the government. He has said that using global tension as an excuse, fuel prices have been increased to record levels. This continues continuously.
PTI leader Iqbal Afridi reached Parliament on bicycle
Apart from this, PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi reached Parliament on bicycle. Expensive petrol and unique protests have been seen here. He has described the recent subsidy as a mere cosmetic step. Also said that its purpose is to calm the anger of the people. According to Dawn’s report, several labor organizations including the National Trade Union Federation and Home Based Women Workers Federation have organized a joint protest in Karachi.
The protesters have strongly condemned the increase in fuel prices and the macroeconomic policies related to the International Financial Institute. Labor leaders have demanded removal of petroleum tax, increase in wages and ban on payment of foreign debt. Apart from this, the cycle rally organized by Aam Insaan Tehreek in Jacobabad has highlighted that citizens are now unable to bear the expenses of transport. Also appealed that the government should reduce its expenses and stop burdening the public.
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