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Hundreds of Pakistanis enraged at severe gas shortages clashed with police and blocked the highway to Islamabad airport today. They also blocked roads leading to the garrison town of Rawalpindi. The protesters burnt tyres during the demonstration which coincided with strike announced by compressed natural gas (CNG) dealers against the recent hike in the gas price. Yawning energy shortfalls frequently trigger violent protests across Pakistan, where opposition parties are setting in motion campaigns designed to force elections earlier than scheduled in February 2013. – Text and photos by AFP
