Electricity bill more than the month's salary in Pakistan, people on the streets; government in tension
The problems have increased due to the increase in electricity prices. Protests are happening in every corner of Pakistan.
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The condition of the neighboring country Pakistan is continuously getting worse. Here inflation has broken the back of the people. There is hue and cry in the whole country. Protests against increased electricity prices that began in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in early August have now spread like wildfire across the country. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest here. Protests have turned violent in many cities and towns. Mosque loudspeakers in PoK urge people not to pay bills.
Called meeting
Seeing the protests, the hands and feet of the Government of Pakistan swelled. In a hurry, the interim Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar had to call an emergency meeting. Also forced to find a way out within 48 hours.
The habit of asking for loan created a ruckus
Let us tell you, the economic condition of Pakistan is getting worse. Every day he extends his hand in front of one country or the other. His trouble increased when he took financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In fact, Pakistan is in the grip of back-breaking inflation due to the stringent conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) while approving a $3 billion financial aid package.
So much production, still no relief
Now in such a situation, the problems have increased due to the increase in electricity prices and people in Pakistan have been forced to take to the streets. By the way, protests are happening in every corner of Pakistan. But the people of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir complain that 4,000 MW of electricity is produced in their area, but still they are not getting any relief. People here are also complaining about power cuts.
Bill over salary
The protest, which started in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on August 3, has now reached from Karachi to Khyber. People complained on social media that electricity bills are now draining 20 percent to 50 percent of their monthly income. People in Karachi complained that the bills being sent to them were more than their salary.

