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vows to contine struggle against enforced disappearancesPresident directs Ombudsman to provide justice to aggrieved insurance policyholdersPM vows to provide relief to common man in budgetFederal budget 2024-25 worth over Rs18trillion unveiledDar chairs meeting of steering committee on airports’ outsourcingInterior Minister attends funeral prayer of ANF martyrs in Jhelum CanttCall to create conducive environment for Kashmir settlementPakistan’s envoy urges US to restore, maintain strategic balance in South AsiaDeath anniversary of Mehdi Hassan observedHamdard Shura welcomes decision to privatize state-owned enterprisesPunjab unveils Rs5,446 billion budget 2024-25Next budget revolves around five key principles: Finance MinisterLaw-and-order crisis and other violations in Sindh pervasive during 2023: HRPC

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News Ticker: Barrister Saif demands resignation of Mohsin Naqvi as PCB chairmanAPHC chairman prays for liberation of Kashmir, PalestineLahore Zoo to Reopen for Public and Children on EidKashmiris’ right to self-determination will be highlighted in Geneva: APHCPakistan’s telecom sector raises concerns over heavy taxesBan imposed on disposal of cattle waste in Punjab water bodiesSindh governor announces free solar panelsHome minister orders strict seurity in Sindh on eve of EidBohra community celebrates Eid in PakistanPoliovirus detected in sewage samples of three more districts40,000 policemen in Punjab to ensure security on Eid daysRs3.56m fine recovered from transporters for overchargingSikh Yatrees participate in death anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev JiCTD kills TTP’s key commander in Lakki Marwat operationFive remanded to police custody for cutting camel’s legThree cattle traders die in road accident near KhairpurProtection of Chinese workers is first priority: NaqviPakistan, Tajikistan vow to promote peace in Muslim WorldPTI MPA booked for assaulting ANP leaderTwo killed, five injured in Kurram landmine explosionSindh tapping renewable resources to reduce power tariff: CM MuradCompanies get new guidelines for Islamabad airport’s outsourcingCustoms squad captures narcotics worth Rs430 millionTribemen block Quetta airport road against deportation of ex-minister’s familyE-Office to save billions of rupees: PMHEC conducts training need assessment for universitiesAll arrangements finalized to dispose of sacrificial animals’ offalIndia deploys thousands more troops in IIOJK ahead of Modi’s visitRains expected on second day of EidDSP, son sent on three-day physical remand in robbery caseQuetta Bar calls for withdrawing names of lawyers from Levies FIRWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day observedPTI Sindh chief seeks Rs500bn for Karachi upliftYoung man killed in clash near DukiKCCI lauds PM for reducing power tariff of industrial sectorGovt urged to revisit numerous budgetary measuresRegional, Country desks established in SIFC SecretariatNLC crosses important milestone to promote regional tradeTwo senior lawyers shot dead in Attock courtGovt prioritized maximum relief for poor in budget, despite limited resources: MinisterGirl electrocuted near ChamanEnvoy calls for joint efforts to promote inter-faith cooperationRain with thunderstorm likely in various parts of BalochistanPM greets Amir of Qatar on Eid ul AdhaBolan Mail train derails near ShikarpurDoctors in Punjab boycott OPDs against Sahiwal arrestsNDMA issues advisory on weather during Eid-ul-AzhaFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Engages with President Asif Ali Zardari on National IssuesFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Engages with President Asif Ali Zardari on National IssuesDemocratic and fundamental rights sidelined in Punjab: HRCPParliamentary body approves three HC judge’s elevation to SCPTCL Group fraternity provides gift of life to recipientsIndian troops arrest over 100 in intensified operation in IIOJKFly Jinnah marks its inaugural flight to BahrainMaryam urges youth to lead blood donation campaignCommissioner inaugurates library at Police ChowkiJamaat-e-Islami rejects Sindh Budget 2024-25KP govt mulls another raise in salaries of govt employeesCM Murad presents Rs3.056 trillion Sindh budgetLargest Eid prayer gathering to be held at Polo GroundWe must only think about Pakistan and put aside personal differences: PresidentCleaning of stormwater drains begins, tells mayorPM announces Rs10.69 cut in electricity tariff for industriesPakistan dispatches another tranche of relief assistance for GazaHajj begins as more than 1.5mln pilgrims arrive in Saudi ArabiaInfo Minister announces to restore health insurance scheme for journalistsSIFC proving pivotal in bringing foreign investors in countryMuslims start Hajj pilgrimage in MakkahMirwaiz urges Kashmiri pandits to return to their homelandSharif’s daughter has set worst example of injustice: Yasmin RashidSenate continues discussion on Finance Bill 2024-25Senate continues discussion on Finance BillSindh police budget increased by 30.2pcGovt committed for transforming Pakistan into digital economy: IT MinisterPakistan’s envoy, UAE Minister discuss issues of Pakistani diaspora working in UAECoordination among federal, provincial departments to tackle upcoming summer floods: RominaPakistan’s High Commissioner assumes charge in SingaporeSalik lauds Saudi Arabia over special arrangements for Pakistani pilgrimsLoan agreement for Mohmand Dam Hydropower project signedInterior Minister meets JUI-F chiefFederal govt abolishes B-Form requirement for school admissionsPM assures to extend facilities to private sector for revival of economyPoet Ahmed Farhad secures post-arrest bailIllegal recruitments case: Elahi gets exemption from appearancePetrol price likely to be slashed by Rs9 per litreMPAs call on CM MaryamStrong democracy can’t survive without free media: Hamid Mir tells seminarMahrang vows to contine struggle against enforced disappearancesPresident directs Ombudsman to provide justice to aggrieved insurance policyholdersPM vows to provide relief to common man in budgetFederal budget 2024-25 worth over Rs18trillion unveiledDar chairs meeting of steering committee on airports’ outsourcingInterior Minister attends funeral prayer of ANF martyrs in Jhelum CanttCall to create conducive environment for Kashmir settlementPakistan’s envoy urges US to restore, maintain strategic balance in South AsiaDeath anniversary of Mehdi Hassan observedHamdard Shura welcomes decision to privatize state-owned enterprisesPunjab unveils Rs5,446 billion budget 2024-25Next budget revolves around five key principles: Finance MinisterLaw-and-order crisis and other violations in Sindh pervasive during 2023: HRPC

Imran slams govt over new oil price hike

January 29, 2023

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan Sunday bashed the government regarding the latest hike in petroleum products prices.

Imran Khan took to his twitter and said that “Total mismanagement of our economy by a corrupt and incompetent imported government has crushed masses and salaried class with latest hike in petrol and diesel prices and Rs33. Dollar devaluation to Rs262.6/$. Electricity and gas price hike and 35% unprecedented inflation expected with Rs200bn mini budget.”

The public is literally crushed under the prices of basic necessities like petroleum products. The prices of petrol and diesel have been increased by Rs35 per litre. Moreover, the new prices were implemented with immediate effect.

As per the announcement of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the new price of petrol will be Rs249.80 while that of diesel Rs262.80. The price of light diesel has also been increased by Rs18 to Rs187 per litre whereas the price of kerosene oil has also been increased by Rs18 to Rs189.83 per litre.