Government Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices, Providing Major Relief to Consumers

The federal government has announced a substantial reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, offering significant relief to consumers, transporters, and businesses across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs74.28 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs299.50 per litre. Meanwhile,…

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Opposition Alliance Criticises Govt Over Inflation, Fuel Prices and Load Shedding

Leaders of Tehreek Tahaffuz Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) have strongly criticised the government’s economic policies, raising concerns over rising inflation, fuel pricing and worsening electricity outages across the country. Speaking at a press conference, Salman Akram Raja said Pakistan was facing extremely challenging economic conditions, with ordinary citizens—especially low-income groups—struggling to meet daily expenses. He questioned the…

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Provinces Agree to Share Oil Subsidy Burden Under NFC as Govt Implements Austerity Measures

In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s provinces have agreed to share the financial burden of oil subsidies under the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula, as the federal government intensifies efforts to manage the ongoing fuel and economic crisis. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari, with Prime Minister…

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