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    January 02, 2012

Pakistan Gas Shortages Spark Protests

   VOA News
   People protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, against the lack of transport,
   January 2, 2012
   Photo: AP
   People protest in Peshawar, Pakistan, against the lack of transport,
   January 2, 2012

   Pakistani cities were virtually paralyzed Monday as thousands of people
   across the country demonstrated over severe gas shortages and price
   hikes.
   Protesters burned tires and blocked highways as public transportation
   ground to a halt in most cities.
   Lines snaked around gas stations as cars stocked up on dwindling gas
   stocks.

   Some information for this report was provided by AFP.

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