Opposition, public tear govt apart over ‘cruel’ petrol prices
Shehbaz Sharif says raise in petroleum prices anti-poor: Sherry says Imran Khan seeking ‘relief’ for himself
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The Opposition leaders and members of the general public on Friday tore apart the government’s economic policies while labelling the latest hike in prices of petroleum products as “cruel” and “anti-poor”, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The government Thursday night issued a notification confirming the heavy increase in the prices of petroleum products.
Shehbaz dubs inflation historic
Talking to the newsmen outside an accountability court in Lahore, PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif declared that such a level of inflation had never been witnessed in Pakistan’s history. “The new petrol prices are cruel and totally against the poor,” he added.
Inflation tsunami unbearable: Hamza
Taking his turn, Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz maintained that the Opposition should frame a legal strategy to get rid of this government as the “inflation tsunami” had become unbearable.
“Every new day brings more miseries for the public. Imran Khan has taken many a notice but the people will take notice,” he said and added it was responsibility of all the political parties to find a solution to oust this government.
He further said “If we could not do anything then the people will question Opposition’s actions during tough times.”
عمران صاحب آپ کا تکلیف پیکج عوام کو بہت مہنگا پڑ رہا ہے عمران صاحب اور عمران صاحب کا ہر اعلان صرف جھوٹ فراڈ اور دھوکہ ہوتا ہے
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) November 5, 2021
عمران صاحب کیا آپ کو عوام سے جھوٹ بول کر شرم بھی نہیں آتی عمران صاحب اللہ کا واسطہ ہے عوام پہ ترس کھائیں #استیفیٰ
Imran himself seeking ‘relief’ from people: Sherry
PPP Vice-President Sherry Rahman has expressed serious concern over another hefty rise in the prices of petroleum products.
Rejecting the increase, Sherry said the PTI government had increased the petrol prices by 53 rupees in three years. “The prime minister’s relief to people is coming through enhancing petrol rates,” she wondered.
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She said the prime minister in his address to the nation was announcing a relief package rather he was seeking “relief” from the public.
“The inflation has already jumped to 14.31 percent and the latest surge in petroleum prices will certainly fuel prices of other commodities,” she opined.
Protest programme soon, says Marri
PPP leader Shazia Marri said the PTI government would have to face music if it did not withdraw the raise in petroleum prices. She asked the people to get ready as they PPP will soon announce a protest programme.
Nayyar Bukhari said raise in petrol prices was not made by a sane person. “The people are searching for that Imran Khan who had said that he would prefer committing suicide to going to IMF for loans,” he added.
سلیکٹڈ وزیراعظم عمران نیازی @ImranKhanPTI کے اعلان کے مطابق ریلیف پیکج کے اثرات عوام تک پہنچنا شروع ہوگئے۔
— Senator Saeed Ghani (@SaeedGhani1) November 4, 2021
پیٹرول 03-8 روپے اضافے کے بعد 82-145 روپے
ڈیزل 14-8 روپے اضافے کے بعد 62-142 روپے
مٹی کا تیل 27-6 روپے اضافے کے بعد 53-116 روپے کا ہوگیا۔#TabahiKhan
The general public was also up in arms over the dearer petrol prices. They vent their anger on Twitter making the issue a top trend.
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Bs after 1.5 year don't change your party or run from here#PetrolDieselPriceHike https://t.co/qzKSyjtNcw
Kaptaan announced a relief package yesterday but it has not been implemented and it has not been stated when it will be implemented. At the same time he said that he would increase the price of petrol and Rs 8/litre has been increased on the very same day😀#PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/voIrI0RTBt
— Khurram Ahmed Siddiqui 🇵🇰 (@EngrKhurram92) November 4, 2021
Petrol price in Pakistan increased by Rs 8.03 per liter. The new price is an all-time high of Rs 145.82 per liter.#PetrolDieselPriceHike#PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/bD9OZOFwfQ
— Saram Rana (@saram_rana) November 4, 2021
Biggest fraud in the world 🤬 @ImranKhanPTI
— Dr. Saud Ahmad (@SaudAhmadX) November 5, 2021
Rs 145.82 #PetrolDieselPriceHike#Pakistan pic.twitter.com/pUyCdfMzrg
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The Relief Package was fantastic ? ⛽️. #غریب_کا_قاتل_عمران_خان #PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/LzC05IcsTG
— zohaib khan Yousaf Zai (@khanpmln01) November 5, 2021
Idiots in Government. #PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/MCJVTgAhuW
— حیدر عسکری (@HaiderAskari88) November 5, 2021
Highest ever Patrol price in Pakistan NOW!
— Waqas Farid 🇵🇰 (@realWaqasFarid) November 5, 2021
Rs 145.82/- per 1 liter#PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/hQYnyMFNuB