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January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Fuel prices set to rise again in February

Pakistanis are bracing for another potential increase in fuel prices, with sources indicating that the government is planning to raise petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs3 per liter and Rs6 per liter respectively, starting February 1, 2025. The anticipated price hike is attributed to the rising global crude oil prices. Sources suggest a Rs3 increase for petrol and a potential Rs6 increase for high-speed diesel, based on a forthcoming bi-weekly review. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will submit a recommendation to the relevant ministry, factoring in international oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. The final decision

January 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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PM Shehbaz orders improved policing on highways, motorways

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to enhance policing and patrolling on national highways and motorways, emphasizing that provision of the best travel facilities is a top priority. of the government. He was chairing two separate meetings in Islamabad on matters related to National Highway Authority and safety measures on National Highways and Motorways across the country. The Prime Minister instructed to constitute a steering committee to review the development work of Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, construction of remaining sections of Rato Dero-Gwadar Motorway and Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway, Karachi-Quetta-Chaman National Highway, and reconstruction of some parts of Karakoram Highway. Describing national highways and