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Summary Prolonged power outages amid scorching summer triggered protests in various areas of Punjab.
Electricity problem in this part of the year when the temperature has soared to 40 degree Celsius has forced the residents to take to the streets.Punjab province is reeling under acute energy crisis which is badly affecting the business and other activities.Residents in Multan blocked main road demanding adequate electricity supply. The blockade on Lahore-Multan bypass threw traffic out of gear.Protestors in Faisalabad surrounded the grid station and hurled stones at the building.The protestors have vowed not to pay electricity bills until government tackles unscheduled power outages.
