May 12, 2023

Karachi, Pakistan – On a hot day in Karachi, Mohammad Junaid, an employee of Pakistan Railways, stops his motorcycle by the roadside to ask passersby if they need a ride. Junaid works part-time for a ride-hailing service provider and earns about 800 Pakistani rupees ($2.7) daily.

“My salary is not enough to meet expenses,” he told Al Jazeera. “I must work for Bykea [the ride-hailing startup] to provide for my family.”

However, the suspension of internet services has diminished his income as rides are booked on the app, which needs the internet.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/12/pakistans-reeling-economy-takes-new-hit-from-protests