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Nationwide strike announced over fuel levy in Pakistan

JI announced a nationwide shutter-down strike after 12 Rabi ul Awal in opposition to a fuel levy.

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A nationwide shutdown could disrupt commerce and increase political and economic pressure over fuel costs.

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  1. JI announces nationwide shutter-down strike after 12th Rabi ul Awal over fuel levy ↗geo.tv · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC

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