Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan is currently facing an unprecedented challenge as petroleum prices soar to all-time highs, marking a significant economic concern for its citizens and policymakers alike. On August 31, 2023, the caretaker government announced a substantial hike in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), sending shockwaves throughout the country.
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Pakistan Increases Petrol to Rs 305.36 Per Liter and Diesel 313.84 from Sept 1
Islamabad, August 31, 2023: Pakistan has made an announcement on Thursday regarding a substantial increase in petroleum prices, set to take effect from September 1, 2023. In its bi-weekly review, the government has adjusted the petrol rate to Rs 305.36 per liter and raised the diesel price to Rs 313.84 per liter.
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Government to Address Inflated Electricity Bills Issue in Next 48 Hours: PM Kakar
Islamabad, August 31, 2023: Prime Minister Anwaar-Haq Kakar reassured the public on Thursday that the government is actively addressing the issue of inflated electricity bills and will present a solution within the next 48 hours.
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Pakistan Announces Petroleum Prices for First Half of September 2023
On August 31, 2023, Pakistan is scheduled to announce petroleum prices for first half of September 2023. The anticipated price hike, set to take effect from September 1, 2023, is a direct response to the alarming depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US dollar.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan – Petrol and Diesel rates on August 30
Islamabad, August 30, 2023 – Pakistan has announced new prices for petroleum products, effective from August 30, 2023, which have witnessed a significant increase.
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Pakistan Detects 76 New COVID Cases During Last Week
Islamabad, August 29, 2023 – Health officials in Pakistan have reported the detection of 76 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) during the last week.
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Federal Cabinet Set to Announce Relief in Inflated Electricity Bills
Islamabad, August 28, 2023 – The federal cabinet of Pakistan’s caretaker government is poised to take action to alleviate the burden of inflated electricity bills in a meeting scheduled for August 29, 2023.
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Pakistan Poised for Possible Petroleum Price Hike Amid Rupee Depreciation
Karachi, August 28, 2023 – Pakistan is expected to announce an increase in petroleum prices for the first half of September 2023 during its scheduled announcement on August 31.
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Prime Minister Orders Swift Plan to Reduce High Electricity Bills
In a determined effort to tackle the mounting issue of excessive electricity bills, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has taken charge by demanding a comprehensive plan featuring tangible steps to rationalize power tariffs.
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Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protest Against Soaring Electricity Tariffs
Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday declared its intent to stage a countrywide protest on Saturday, September 02, 2023, decrying the significant surge in electricity tariff rates.
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