People torch inflated electricity bills in Rawlakot

RAWLAKOT: Widespread discontent continues to mount throughout Pakistan due to the unrelenting surge in electricity prices coupled with the persistent issue of load shedding, which has plunged citizens into various challenges. The escalating grievances have culminated in public demonstrations across multiple regions in the nation.

In a striking manifestation of dissent, a notable protest unfolded in the Rawlakot district of Azad Kashmir. Exasperated citizens took to the streets, igniting more than 30,000 electricity bills as a powerful symbol of their outrage. This collective action stems from an ongoing protest campaign that has spanned multiple days.

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The meticulously orchestrated demonstration was spearheaded by the Association of Traders, in collaboration with civil society and public action committees. Residences across Rawlakot witnessed the convergence of concerned citizens at over 20 locations throughout the city. The impassioned protestors, amid a backdrop of unity, set ablaze their electricity bills to voice their demands.

Central to their outcry is a fervent call for the liberation of Azad Kashmir from the shackles of load shedding, with an earnest plea for the consistent provision of affordable electricity. The protest resonates as a potent expression of the public’s determination to secure their essential energy needs.

Simultaneously, in Faisalabad, a city located in Punjab province, similar demonstrations unfolded. Protests against the imposition of supplementary taxes on electricity bills mirrored the fervor witnessed in Rawlakot. The nationwide chorus of discontent underscores the pressing need for comprehensive reform in the energy sector.

As the nation grapples with mounting concerns over electricity costs and supply irregularities, the collective voice of the populace reverberates, pressing authorities to address these pressing issues with urgency and transparency.