The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) employee are afraid to distribute electricity bills door-to-door as protests against excessive bills continue across the country.
In Jhelum, a Wapda employee left the bills at a nearby hotel instead of going to people’s homes. The Gujranwala Traffic Police also avoided fining motorcyclists, fearing backlash from angry citizens.
Earlier this week, a group of shopkeepers in Karachi took K-Electric vehicles and staff hostage after the company tried to disconnect power to their shops.
People are becoming increasingly frustrated with the high electricity bills, and some are resorting to violence. In Peshawar, the Awami National Party (ANP) led a rally and threatened a strike.
Protesters in Rajanpur held up electricity bills, meters, and bread to highlight the burden they are facing. Rallies were also held in Gujarat, Bahawalnagar, Mian Chanu, Hafizabad, and Tando Allahyar.
The government has said that it cannot do much to reduce the bills due to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement. However, the opposition parties have demanded that the government withdraw additional taxes and expensive tariffs.
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The situation is likely to remain tense until the government takes steps to address the concerns of the people.
Here are some additional points that could be included in this:
- Wapda Employee are afraid to the high electricity bills are due to a number of factors, including rising fuel prices, inflation, and the government’s inability to collect dues from power consumers.
- The government has promised to provide relief to consumers, but it is unclear how this will be achieved.
- The protests against the high electricity bills are a sign of the growing discontent among the people. The government needs to take steps to address this issue before it escalates further.
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