Karachi: On the call of Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI), a strike is continued on the second day on Friday in Karachi over recent hike in petroleum prices by transporters. The Awami National Party also supported the strike.
However, the government on late Thursday night announced to withdraw 50 percent rise in POL prices.
The cut of 50 percent is applicable on the recent 9.9 percent hike in POL product prices, which means after upping prices by 7 rupees, the government reversed the price by 3.50 rupees.
KTI President Irshad Bukhari said that transporters would continue the strike on Friday as well to mark their protest against the recent fuel price hike by the government. He said that only after serious assurance by the government the strike would be called off.
Commuters, including students, in the city are seen waiting for transport at bus stops.
Taking advantage of the situation, taxi and rickshaw drivers are overcharging from the commuters.
Suzuki pickups, which are usually used for transporting goods, were seen filled with people trying to reach their destination. Private vans were also used to transport the hapless commuters.
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