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Traders observe a daylong strike across Pakistan to protest rising costs and new taxes

Traders in Pakistan are observing a daylong strike by shutting down businesses in major cities to protest rising electricity costs and new taxes on shop owners.
Most public markets across Pakistan were closed, but pharmacies and grocery stores selling basic items remained open to avoid inconveniencing the public.
The strike was called by Naeem-ur-Rehman of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan and supported by various traders’ unions, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had a partial strike.

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The Diplomat

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Traders Observe Daylong Strike Across Pakistan to Protest Rising Costs and New Taxes

Most of the public markets across Pakistan were closed on Wednesday to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.

7 months ago·Tokyo, Japan

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Nationwide shutdown in Pakistan against high energy bills, taxes

Major business centers, markets and shopping centers remained shut across country - Anadolu Ajansı

7 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Traders across Pakistan observe shutter-down strike against tax reforms

Shops in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and other cities remain closed in protest against heavy taxes under Tajir Dost Scheme.

7 months ago·Pakistan

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The Independent

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Pakistan strike: Why traders have called for a nationwide shutdown today

Traders in Pakistan are holding a nationwide strike on 28 August, shutting down businesses to protest rising electricity costs and new taxes

7 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Traders observe a daylong strike across Pakistan to protest rising costs and new taxes

Traders in Pakistan are observing a daylong strike by shutting down their businesses in all major cities and urban areas to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.

7 months ago·United States

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Pakistan: Traders Community Observes Strike Against High Taxes and Inflated Electricty Bills

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. President All Pakistan Traders' Association, Ajmal Baloch said no talks are being held with the government and they are observing a strike across Pakistan. World News | Pakistan: Traders Community Observes Strike Against High Taxes and Inflated Electricty Bills.

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