- Reason for Strike: The business community in Pakistan is threatening a nationwide strike due to unmet demands, particularly regarding rising electricity bills and additional taxes imposed by the government .
- Government Criticism: Ajmal Baloch, the central president of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran, has criticized the current government, labeling it the worst in history and accusing it of destroying businesses in the country .
- Demands: The business community is demanding the government to fulfill its promises, including providing 300 free units of electricity, instead of imposing additional taxes on citizens .
- Solidarity with Protestors: Baloch has expressed solidarity with protestors, particularly with Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, who is expected to arrive in Islamabad and lead the ongoing protests .
- Previous Strikes: This is not the first time the business community has threatened a nationwide strike. In 2019, the All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran announced a nationwide shutter-down strike against the hike in sales tax .
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