D-Chowk turns into battleground as police fire tear gas at govt employees

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Islamabad's D-Chowk turned into battlefield as the Islamabad police fired tear gas shells at protesting government employees during their demonstration on Wednesday.

It is pertinent to mention here that the protesters have asked the federal and provincial governments to increase their salaries and pensions.

According to the details, the government employees gathered at D-Chowk and planned to march towards Parliament House. The police fired tear gas shells to stop them from marching.

Water cannons and tear gas shells are fired at the protesters while many protesters have been arrested. Police are also being stoned by federal employees.

The government officers are chanting slogans against the government and have blocked the road.

 

Many federal ministers, included Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, have assured the government officers that their demands will be met. The protesters have, however, said that they don't want any verbal commitments. The government should issue a notification and confirm the increase in our salaries, the protesters said.