LAHORE: Workers belonging to various trade unions, including Wapda / electricity, railway, telecommunication, transport, textile, banks, irrigation, PWD and other entities held a protest here on Nisbat Road under the aegis of All Pakistan Workers Confederation (Regd) to condemn brutal killings of innocent citizens of Quetta by the terrorist.
They declared it a crime against humanity and expressed complete support and solidarity with the family members of martyred and injured workers. They demanded the government extend all moral and material support to the victims of terrorism. The workers were carrying banners and flags in support of their demands. On this occasion, the workers demanded the prime minister to reduce the prices of articles of daily use of the common citizens. They demanded the government adopt national economic and self-reliance policy.
The rally was led by veteran trade union leader Khurshid Ahmed, General Secretary accompanied by Rubina Jamil President, Akber Ali Khan Additional General Secretary, Osama Tariq and others.
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
