The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has announced a complete lawyers’ strike across the province on Monday, April 6, 2026, in protest against the recent increase in petroleum prices by the federal government. The decision was taken during a General Body meeting held in Peshawar, where members unanimously rejected the hike, terming it unjustified and harmful to the public.
During the meeting, Bar Council members expressed serious concern that the latest rise in fuel prices has made life even more difficult for ordinary citizens. They criticized the government’s economic policies, stating that the country is already burdened with debt, inflation is at its peak, and essential commodities have become scarce. Members said the continuous increase in petroleum prices reflects the government’s inability to provide relief to the people.
The Bar Council demanded that the federal government immediately review its fuel pricing policy, abolish all taxes on petroleum products and remove toll taxes on vehicles to ease the burden on the public. Members also urged the government to end the privileges enjoyed by the elite, including civilian, military, and judicial officials, and to reduce unnecessary expenditures. The Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for a province-wide strike on April 6 and appealed to all lawyers to record their protest at their respective bar associations and refrain from court proceedings.
