In response to growing public criticism, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) agreed on Sunday to stage a nationwide strike against rising electricity rates on September 2, ARY News reported.
Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehrreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for nationwide 'shutdown' today against the arrest of the former prime minister, according to Dawn.
Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to back down on controversial plans to overhaul the country's judiciary on Monday, amid unprecedented nationwide strikes including a shutdown of the international airport, CNN reported.
Brussels [Belgium], May 31 (ANI/Xinhua): Public services in Belgium, including schools and transport networks, were disrupted on Tuesday after trade unions staged a one-day nationwide strike, local media reported.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 5 (ANI): The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU) announced that they will participate in the nationwide strike on Friday.
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): The 48-hour 'Bharat Bandh' called by different trade unions to protest against government policies continued for the second day in several states on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil on Tuesday gave suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the two-day nationwide strike called "Bharat Bandh" staged by different trade unions to protest against various government policies.
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): A 48 hours Bharat bandh or a nationwide strike called by different trade unions to protest against government policies has kicked off in several states on Monday.
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Power on Sunday issued an advisory to all the state government and electricity authorities to prepare themselves to ensure maintenance and reliability of the electricity grid during the strike called by the National Convention of Workers fro
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], March 26 (ANI): Following trade unions' call for a nationwide bandh on March 28-29, the West Bengal government on Saturday said all offices will remain open on those days and mandated employees to report for duty.
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh on Thursday announced that it will not participate in the nationwide strike called by trade unions on March 28-29.