Pakistan is preparing contingency measures to manage its energy supplies as global oil prices surge due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, officials said during a high-level meeting in Karachi. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s House, was attended by senior federal and provincial leaders including Murad Ali Shah, Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ali […]
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PPP urges relief as petrol prices rise before eid
The Sharmila Farooqui has expressed concern over the recent rise in petrol prices, urging the government to introduce immediate relief measures ahead of Eid celebrations. She stated that the timing of the increase has created worry among families already facing financial pressure due to rising inflation. In her statement, the Pakistan Peoples Party leader said […]
Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices amid global oil fluctuations
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices, effective from November 1 to November 15, 2025, according to an official notification issued on Thursday. As per the notification, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs2.43 per litre, setting the new rate at Rs265.45 per litre. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel […]
Petrol price hike: LHC summons FBR officials on May 24
Lahore High Court (LHC), on Tuesday, heard the petition filed against the recent hike in prices of petroleum products. Justice Shahid Jameel took the appeal filed by a resident against the price hike. Issuing interim order on the plea, the court summoned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials on May 24 along with the […]
LHC to hear petition against petrol price hike
Lahore High Court (LHC), on Saturday, received a petition challenging the recent hike in prices of petroleum products. Advocate Azhar Siddiqui moved the petition; requesting the court to set aside the government’s decision of skyrocketing prices of petroleum products. His petition stated that while the prices of petroleum products had decreased in the global market, […]
Hina Butt slams Asad Umar over petrol price hike
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Hina Pervez Butt, on Monday, demanded the resignation of Federal Finance Minister, Asad Umar, in Punjab Assembly, over his “failed policies.” The resolution slammed the government for its unsuccessful policies regarding prices of petroleum and therefore, asked the finance minister to stand down from his office. […]
Outgoing govt will not bomb petrol hike on people: Zaeem Qadri
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri on Wednesday night remarked that the outgoing government will not bomb petrol hike as it bids farewell to the public office. Earlier, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had sought an increase in petrol prices from the power division. In light of the OGRA’s summary, Qadri […]