Village women take part in a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi, October 25, 2008.
REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women take part in a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi, October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women take part in a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi, October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women hold sickles during a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi, October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women hold sickles during a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi, October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women take part in a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

Village women take part in a rally against the rising costs of food, electricity and other items in Karachi October 25, 2008. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)