Karachi traders, transporters call off strike
- 08-Apr-2026
Karachi traders and transporters have postponed a planned strike following a meeting with Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi, who assured them that their issues would be addressed on a priority basis. Traders had announced a strike against surging inflation, a sharp increase in petroleum prices. President Karachi Electronic Dealers Association, Rizwan Irfan confirmed that in light […]
Thousands of Italians protest, strike for Gaza flotilla
- 03-Oct-2025
Rome: A general strike across Italy in support of the Gaza aid flotilla disrupted trains and port traffic Friday, causing chaos for commuters as tens of thousands took to the streets in protest. Demonstrators condemned the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla that sailed to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has […]
Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships
- 02-Oct-2025
ROME: Italian unions called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the international aid flotilla for Gaza, while protests sprang up in a number of cities late on Wednesday after reports that the ships had been intercepted by military personnel. In the southern city of Naples, demonstrators got into the main railway station and […]
Canada post workers go on nationwide strike
- 26-Sep-2025
Canada Post workers went on a nationwide strike on Thursday after the Canadian government called for the postal company to undergo a widespread transformation to bolster its finances and modernize operations, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said. “In response to the Government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all CUPW members […]
French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron
- 19-Sep-2025
Hundreds of thousands took part in anti-austerity protests across France on Thursday, urging President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to acknowledge their anger and scrap looming budget cuts. Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff were among those who went on strike as part of the day of protests, while teenagers […]
Israeli hostage families announce nationwide strike against Gaza war plan
- 11-Aug-2025
TEL AVIV: Families of Israeli hostages and killed soldiers announced a nationwide strike scheduled for August 17, in protest against the Gaza war and the Israeli government’s latest military strategy, which includes plans to seize Gaza City. According to the Times of Israel, the protest is being organized by the October 7th Families Forum (also […]
Karachi traders observe strike against new tax laws
- 19-Jul-2025
KARACHI: Traders and the business community in Karachi observed a complete shutdown on Saturday in protest against what they called controversial provisions in the Finance Bill and new sales tax regulations. All major and minor commercial centres across the city remained closed in response to a strike call issued by various traders’ unions. Protesters demanded […]
Millions of Indian workers go on strike against Modi’s labour codes
- 12-Jul-2025
NEW DELHI: Millions of workers across India have gone on strike in protest against the Modi government’s new labour codes and economic policies. The nationwide strike brought large parts of the country to a standstill, disrupting essential services including banking, construction, manufacturing, postal operations, and public transport. Trade unions said they had united to oppose […]
Iran missile strikes: Images, videos show widespread destruction in Israel
- 14-Jun-2025
TEL AVIV: Images and videos have emerged showing widespread destruction across various parts of Israel following Iran’s missile attacks. Iran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel in retaliation for airstrikes that killed over 70 Iranian citizens, including senior military officials. According to Israeli media reports, at least four people were killed and […]
Shutter-down strike being observed across Pakistan in solidarity with Palestinians
- 26-Apr-2025
RAWALPINDI: A nationwide shutter-down strike is being observed across Pakistan on Saturday, following a call by Jamaat-e-Islami and various traders’ associations to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and protest against Israeli atrocities in Gaza. Almost all shops and major markets remain closed, with business activities suspended in several cities, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Charsadda, […]