In light of rising petrol prices, Mishi Khan took to Instagram to call out rich and influential figures like Shahid Afridi, saying that the upper class and elites of the country will remain unaffected by the prices no matter how high they reach.
Other Pakistani celebrities have also expressed their disappointment over the significant rise in oil prices.
Notable figures such as Omair Rana, Abu Aleeha, and Khaled Anam are vocalising their opposition to these price increases. Khaled Anam stated, “The phrase ‘Fill karao’ will no longer be applicable for care tanks.”
Omair Rana humorously suggested that the government could have raised the price by 1000 rupees per liter, but they opted for only an increase of 100.
Madiha Rizvi commented that the public will not stand up for their rights, instead, they will only wait in line for petrol.
PM announces reduction of Rs80, petrol reduced to Rs378 per liter
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of Rs80 in the petrol levy, after which the price of petrol has decreased from Rs458 to Rs378 per litre, on Friday.
Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said that the Rs80 reduction in the petrol levy will be for one month.
He said the government understands the problems faced by the public, and a subsidy of Rs100 per litre will also be given to motorcycle users.
The recent development follows the government’s decision to raise petrol prices in Pakistan, with the new rates reaching Rs458.40 per litre. Furthermore, diesel prices have been raised to Rs520.35 paisa.
The price of petrol rose by Rs136.83 per litre. Moreover, the cost of high-speed diesel increased by Rs184.14 per litre.
Previously, petrol was priced at Rs322 per litre.
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