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Pakistani businesses go on strike as protests escalate over energy bills

Saturday, 02 September 2023 9:49 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 03 September 2023 3:15 AM ]

Nasir Kazmi
Press TV, Islamabad

Thousands of traders in Pakistan have gone on a nationwide strike over soaring energy prices. They have closed their businesses in protest at high energy costs.

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