Jamaat-e-Islami Petroleum Levy Protest Disrupts Traffic in Several Cities

Pakistan – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Jamaat-e-Islami petroleum levy protest turned into a major nationwide event on Friday. Party workers came out in large numbers across Pakistan. They raised their voices against inflation, high fuel prices, and heavy taxes.

The protest was not limited to one city. It spread across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad. Roads were blocked. Traffic came to a halt in many areas.

Karachi Faces Heavy Traffic Jams

In Karachi, things got messy fast. Long queues formed near Lasbela Chowk and Numaish Chowrangi. Roads linking Tibet Centre also saw heavy congestion.

Traffic police stayed on duty throughout the day. They tried hard to keep vehicles moving. But the crowds made it tough.

Other Sindh cities also joined in. In Matiari, workers blocked the National Highway. This caused long delays on the Karachi-Punjab route.

Tando Allahyar saw a rally from Ghani Khan Park to the Press Club. In Thatta, a sit-in took place at DC Chowk. Shikarpur’s protest hit traffic on highways connecting Kashmore, Jacobabad, and Sukkur.

Protests Spread to KP and Balochistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also felt the heat. Abbottabad’s Fawara Chowk saw a traffic blockade. Bajaur’s protest disrupted the Peshawar-Bajaur highway.

In Peshawar, demonstrators blocked the motorway toll plaza. This left many commuters stuck for hours.

Balochistan saw similar scenes. The Peshawar-Chaman-Punjab highway was closed at Kuchlak. Mastung’s Dasht area also faced road closures.

Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, and other districts held their own protests. A sit-in in Nasirabad shut down the Sindh-Balochistan highway completely.

In Bela, protesters gathered at Bela Cross on the N-25 highway. This left travelers waiting for long hours.

Islamabad and Punjab Join the Movement

The capital city also witnessed action. JI workers gathered near Golra Mor. Senior leader Liaquat Baloch joined the march personally.

The rally moved from Golra Mor toward 26 Number Chungi. Baloch made it clear the protest targeted rising petroleum prices.

Punjab saw its share of demonstrations too. Dera Ghazi Khan’s Sangam Chowk, a key link between four provinces, was shut down.

Sargodha’s Pul 47 area faced a sit-in. In Rawalpindi, a large rally moved from Liaquat Bagh to Committee Chowk.

Public Frustration Grows Louder

Protesters across all cities shared one common complaint. They feel the government has failed to control rising prices.

Common people are struggling with daily expenses. Fuel costs keep climbing. Taxes add more pressure on already tight budgets.

The Jamaat-e-Islami petroleum levy protest reflects this growing frustration. It shows how deeply people are affected by economic policies.

As the day progressed, more areas joined the movement. Traffic disruptions became the new normal in many cities.

Authorities are yet to respond formally. But the scale of these protests sends a strong message. People want relief, and they want it soon.

This wave of demonstrations may not be the last. If prices keep rising, more protests could follow in the coming weeks.