Pakistan electricity bill protests - in pictures

Protesters in Karachi rally against the surge in petrol and electricity prices, as Pakistan endures soaring inflation. AFP
Protesters in Karachi rally against the surge in petrol and electricity prices, as Pakistan endures soaring inflation. AFP
Traders shout slogans during a protest in Karachi. AFP
Traders shout slogans during a protest in Karachi. AFP
People burn their electricity bills, claiming electric supply companies' prices are excessive, in Peshawar. EPA
People burn their electricity bills, claiming electric supply companies' prices are excessive, in Peshawar. EPA
A demonstration in Lahore over fuel prices. AFP
A demonstration in Lahore over fuel prices. AFP
A trader sets electricity bills on fire in Karachi. AFP
A trader sets electricity bills on fire in Karachi. AFP
Supporters of the Awami National Party demonstrate in Peshawar. EPA
Supporters of the Awami National Party demonstrate in Peshawar. EPA
A protest against rising inflation in Peshawar. EPA
A protest against rising inflation in Peshawar. EPA
A rally in Hyderabad. EPA
A rally in Hyderabad. EPA
People chant in the street in Peshawar. EPA
People chant in the street in Peshawar. EPA
A Pakistani man carries out a transfer to his home country at Multinet Trust Exchange in Deira, Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
A Pakistani man carries out a transfer to his home country at Multinet Trust Exchange in Deira, Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National