Gas stations closed amid nationwide strike in Pakistan
epa11458566 A Pakistani gas station employee covers the petrol station due to a nationwide strike in Peshawar, Pakistan, 05 July 2024. The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) announced a strike starting 05 July to protest the government's refusal to increase dealers' profit margins. The PPDA's central leader cited various 'unfair' taxes imposed by the government, claiming they make it increasingly difficult to sustain the petrol pump business. EPA/ARSHAD ARBAB