Social issues in Pakistan

In Pakistan, people protest against shortages and rising prices

On the outskirts of the capital, protesters chanted Monday slogans hostile to the government and demanded the departure of the President of the Republic. Motor carriers or taxi drivers rubbed shoulders with high school students and ordinary citizens to express their frustration with the shortages in the country, especially the cuts in gas and electricity.

Pakistan is now confronted with drastic energy problems that are threatening the industry and especially the textile industry which is the economic heart of the country. In the capital markets, sellers were already worried Monday low attendance because of the strike stations and fuel problems.

For the moment, mobilization of protesters remains limited and rallies seem unorganized. But discontent could in the future be exploited by opposition parties and push more people into the streets. Because the feeling of the population is unanimous, the government does not take significant enough measures to remedy the shortages.

In the middle of winter, many people do not have access to gas to heat, cook or even fuel their cars.

The coming weeks will tell if this widespread discontent can give rise to a massive national protest movement.