{"id":559104,"date":"2026-07-30T01:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=559104"},"modified":"2026-07-30T01:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:22:10","slug":"complete-shuterdown-observed-in-landikotal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/complete-shuterdown-observed-in-landikotal\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Shuterdown observed in Landikotal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LANDIKOTAL<br \/>\nA complete shutter-down strike was observed in the historic Landikotal Bazaar of Khyber district on Wednesday as traders closed all businesses in protest against what they described as \u201cunjust and oppressive\u201d taxes imposed by the federal government.<br \/>\nThe strike brought commercial activities to a standstill, with markets, shops and business centres in Landikotal,Torkham and other market places remaining closed throughout the day. The protest was organised by the local traders\u2019 community, which said the closure was aimed at sending a strong message to the federal government over its taxation policies.<br \/>\nSpeaking to the media, traders said they would continue their protest and struggle until the government withdrew what they termed \u201cillegal and excessive taxes.\u201d They rejected the federal government\u2019s tax measures, arguing that the new levies would further burden businesses already facing severe economic challenges.<br \/>\nProtesters maintained that the business community in Landikotal had been hit hard by inflation, declining trade and the prolonged economic slowdown, leaving traders unable to bear additional financial pressure.<br \/>\nThey urged the federal government to immediately review its tax policies and hold consultations with traders before introducing new taxation measures. The traders warned that if their demands were ignored, they would expand their protest movement and announce further demonstrations in coordination with business organisations across the region.<br \/>\nThe strike remained peaceful, while local residents also expressed support for the traders\u2019 demands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANDIKOTAL A complete shutter-down strike was observed in the historic Landikotal Bazaar of Khyber district on Wednesday as traders closed all businesses in protest against what they described as \u201cunjust and oppressive\u201d taxes imposed by the federal government. 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