LAHORE – The countrywide shutter down strike is being observed against ‘unbridled’ inflation & POL price hike on the call of the TLP today(Monday).

Eateries & shops are closed in different areas of Karachi including Kharadar, Burns Road, Old City, Etihad Town, Baldia Town & surrounding areas. However, the traffic is operating as per usual.

Many schools also remained closed owing to the uncertain situation in the port city.

Moreover, protest is being staged on the road leading from Baldia’s Qaim Khani Colony to Orangi Town. Protesters have blocked the roads by burning tyres and placing barriers.

On Saturday(Feb-25), Haripur local traders announced to keep their business centres open on February 27 (Monday).

The TLP(Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan) had announced a nationwide strike against the rising inflation on today(Feb-27).