KOHAT: The office-bearers and owners of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations association on Friday observed a strike to protest 40 per cent hike in the gas tariff.
Around 40 CNG stations from Peshawar to Dera
Ismail Khan had remained closed.
Speaking on the occasion, Sajid Islam patron-in-chief of all CNG owners association of southern districts, rejected the recent increase in the
gas price.
He feared the surge would affect the general masses as the fares of public transport would also go up.
He termed the extension of the decision of recent increase to the gas production zones as ‘unjust,’ adding that southern districts were producing natural gas in huge quantity.
The representative asked the federal government to revoke the decision forthwith or else they would continue to observe strike for an indefinite period
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
