Karachi residents protested on November 6 over extended power cuts and water shortages, causing traffic disruptions.

Residents in Karachi, Pakistan, protested on November 6 against severe electricity and water shortages, reporting daily power cuts exceeding 12 hours. The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly on the Lyari Expressway. Protesters demanded an end to the outages, leading to a peaceful dispersal after police negotiations. Meanwhile, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority announced a rate hike of Rs0.40 per unit for electricity, effective January 2025.

November 06, 2024
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