Starting on Saturday, widespread demonstrations have taken place due to excessively high electricity bills. Over the span of approximately a year, Pakistan’s average electricity tariff has surged by 76% due to its adherence to regular adjustments as part of its commitment with the IMF. The government finds itself compelled to raise power prices to counterbalance a nearly 5% depreciation of the rupee against the dollar that occurred in August, resulting in a record low exchange rate.