Jamaat-e-Islami called for a nationwide shutter-down strike across Pakistan against the petroleum levy. The strike received support from major traders’ organizations in Karachi, while several major markets remained closed.
The response, however, was mixed, with the shutdown proving only partially successful in different parts of the country. In some areas, protests also turned tense, with incidents of violence and arson reported. What was the actual impact of the nationwide strike? How much support did Jamaat-e-Islami receive from traders, and what does the protest mean for the government’s petroleum levy policy?
