A wave of nationwide protests has swept across Pakistan as disgruntled citizens took to the streets to voice their grievances against exorbitant electricity bills.
The escalating bills have driven people from various cities and towns to unite in demanding the elimination of what they view as excessive taxes embedded within their electricity charges.
Hafizabad
In Hafizabad, Anjuman Tajran led a protest against the rising electricity bills, joined by civil society members and traders.
The protesters expressed their frustration by setting fire to electricity bills, demanding relief from the heavy financial burden.
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi witnessed a fourth consecutive day of protests, with hundreds of citizens expressing their discontent by surrounding the Bakra Mandi grid station.
They burned their bills in a symbolic act of defiance, decrying the taxing nature of electricity bills. The protests led to traffic disruptions, prompting the involvement of law enforcement.
Gujranwala
In Gujranwala, protesters set tires ablaze and blocked Pasrur Road, effectively halting traffic. Their chants against the government reverberated through the streets as they demanded relief from high electricity prices and overbilling.
The nationwide protests reflect a growing sense of frustration among the Pakistani populace over the soaring electricity bills. Citizens from diverse backgrounds are standing united in their demand for the removal of what they perceive as unjust additional taxes on their electricity charges.
As these demonstrations continue to gain momentum, the government faces mounting pressure to address the grievances and provide relief to its citizens.
