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Pakistan has recorded the highest petroleum prices in the region, with a litre of petrol priced at $1.15, according to sources in the Ministry of Petroleum in Islamabad. Foreign news agencies report that India is witnessing an increase in fuel reserves, with the possibility of purchasing LNG from Russia. In comparison, the price of petrol in India is equivalent to $1.03 per litre. Similarly, Sri Lanka has a price of 94 cents per litre, while Bangladesh has a price of 95 cents per litre. It is worth noting that on March 6, a significant increase of 55 rupees per litre was made in the prices of petrol and diesel in Pakistan.
In Islamabad, some women marching for their rights were detained by the police. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab claimed that the Greater Karachi Municipal Corporation will complete the Azim Pura Flyover project within 100 days. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Salman Akram Raja stated that women have made the greatest sacrifices for the party, and women are being targeted, and brave women are facing harassment. The UAE Defence Ministry reported that four deaths have occurred due to Iranian attacks in the UAE, with Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi citizens among the injured. MQM-Pakistan Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stated that those who understand the purpose of politics are ready to retire. Saeed Ajmal stated that the government has not reduced its expenses, but has instead burdened the public with petrol prices, with the provincial government rejecting the increase in petrol prices, urging the federal government to reduce its own expenditures.
Federal Minister for Finance, Miftah Ismail, stated that the government has benefited oil companies instead of the public. Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, released a special message on Women’s Day. External terrorists have been apprehended with 4 to 5 IEDs and a water cannon, with the spokesperson stating that cars will no longer be registered or taxes collected without insurance in the future. Four suspects were arrested in Islamabad in a crackdown on organized gangs and criminals. Despite challenges on the Afghan border, anti-terrorism operations continue. There is a possibility of dry weather in the capital for the next 24 hours. The Deputy Commissioner, Naeemul Haq Kakar, stated that the deceased fisherman’s identity is Tayyab.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Abbas Talib, stated that Iran has not started a war, but has taken retaliatory measures against attacks. The UAE Foreign Ministry stated that they do not want to be involved in any conflict or tension. The UAE Defence Ministry reported that four deaths have occurred due to Iranian attacks in the UAE, with Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi citizens among the injured. Since the start of the war with Iran, over 1900 have been injured and hospitalized in Israel. Pakistanis living in Dubai were advised on social media to refrain from sharing irresponsible content.
Cricket legend Saeed Ajmal stated that the government has not reduced its expenses, but has instead burdened the public with petrol prices, with the provincial government rejecting the increase in petrol prices, urging the federal government to reduce its own expenditures.
This article is part of an ongoing coverage of the regional turmoil and its impact on Pakistan. Please check back for updates.
