JI protest leads to market closures in Karachi over fuel costs
Jamaat-e-Islami organized a strike across Pakistan to protest against high fuel costs, petroleum levies, and agreements with IPPs. In Karachi, key markets remained closed and traffic was light, while clashes broke out in Orangi Town and Korangi. Law enforcement took several individuals into custody. The head of JI in Karachi called for the removal of the petroleum levy and cautioned that demonstrations would intensify if the authorities do not take action.
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