In a move to bring transparency to the fuel pricing system, the Lahore High Court has directed the federal government to file a response regarding a petition challenging the recent increase in the prices of petroleum products. The court took up the matter after a lawyer filed a petition against the government’s decision to raise the prices of petrol and diesel. The federal government’s lawyer argued that the prices are determined in light of the OGRA’s summary, while the petitioner’s lawyer requested the government to provide the information in writing.
Just a day prior, Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Muhammad Khan, had announced a significant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. The prices of petrol and diesel have been increased by Rs. 55 and Rs. 55 per liter, respectively. The new price of petrol is Rs. 321.17 per liter, and the new price of diesel is Rs. 335.86 per liter.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s Office has issued a statement announcing that the Prime Minister will return home after meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince. Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, has stated that he will not remain the governor for his entire life and will not be a “deaf-mute” or “dummy” governor.
In a separate development, the Pakistan ambassador to Japan, Abdul Hamid, has stated that overseas Pakistanis are a valuable asset for the country and are working to promote Pakistan’s positive image abroad. The closure of the Peshawar consulate is expected to save around $7.5 million annually, and it will not have a negative impact on the promotion of US national interests in Pakistan.
Minister for IT, Jamshed Cheema, has stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked Iran to provide a safe passage for Pakistani ships. In a recent statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the recent attacks on Iran and asked the parties to exercise restraint and self-control.
Chairman PTI, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has stated that the party has a deal with the PML-N, but not with the PPP. The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on March 13, and all government offices will remain closed. The notification has been issued from Karachi.
In another development, the Federal Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan, has issued a new directive to resolve the complaints of electricity consumers. SP City, Bilal Ahmed, has stated that the police have recovered Rs. 7 million from the culprits involved in a scam targeting senior citizens. The culprits had been blackmailing the elderly person for the past four months.
Pakistan has made significant progress in digital development, with the e-ballot process becoming more transparent. However, the administration has refused to meet with PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, who visited Adiala Jail. The party leadership has expressed concern over the situation.
