Protest in many cities against prolonged load shedding

Protest in many cities against prolonged load shedding
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Summary The duration of load shedding has increased throughout the country.

Citizens particularly in Multan and DI Khan were compelled to come to the streets.Old Shuja Abad Road, Islampura and Liaqat Abad were badly affected due to lack of electricity for three days. People shouted slogans against WAPDA and blocked the Vehari Road by setting tyres on fire.Likewise, a large number of women and children raised voice against unannounced load shedding and recorded their protest by blocking the Dera Bannu Road.On the other hand, low voltage also increased misery for the citizens in Peshawar.According to a spokesman for PEPCO, KP faced shortfall of 800 MW.Balochistan is also suffering from load shedding for 18 hours, causing tremendous problems for the people.