Ministers: The government raises petroleum prices after consulting the provinces

The government has decided to change pricing in cooperation with the provinces, according to Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, who emphasized that relief measures are being put in place for vulnerable groups in society.

Speaking alongside IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja at a press conference in Islamabad, Kayani stated that Pakistan is actively contributing to the advancement of peace.

He mentioned that the deputy prime minister and military leadership are also involved in peace endeavors, and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is leading efforts to preserve stability.

According to Kayani, the prime minister put the financial burden on the government rather than the people by stopping a three-week hike in petroleum prices.

He continued by saying that petroleum items have been continuously supplied throughout the nation.

The minister went on to say that specific measures have been taken to help lower-income families and that the decision to change pricing was reached after consulting with regional governments.

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He emphasized that motorbike riders receive a discount of Rs. 100 per litre and that there have been no reports of lengthy gas lines anywhere in the nation.

He added that the prime minister has continuously pushed for regional stability and reaffirmed Pakistan’s positive role in fostering peace in the Middle East.

The government is taking steps to lessen the effects of rising gasoline prices, according to IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja.

She mentioned both public and goods transportation are receiving subsidies, and that a regional system has been put in place to make the transfer of subsidies easier. However, this system will only apply to registered cars.

According to Khawaja, the State Bank, the Ministry of IT, and the Ministry of Finance collaborate to provide relief to the public, which continues to be a top priority.