Pakistanis Protest Surge in Electricity Bills

Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman explains why this crisis has emerged. Camera: Wajid Asad

Source: Voice of America

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