ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has called upon the chief ministers to reduce the prices of essential goods and services in light of a significant reduction in oil prices.
In a significant move, the government has reduced petrol prices by Rs 40.
The Prime Minister has issued this directive both at the federal and provincial levels, stressing the need for the effective implementation of a robust price control mechanism.
In a statement on a social media platform X, formally known as X, he emphasized, “All efforts should be focused on ensuring that the reduction in petroleum prices benefits the people of Pakistan.”
Consequent to substantial reduction in fuel prices, I have directed the concerned authorities at Federal and Provincial level to activate a strict price control mechanism. I urge all honorable Chief Ministers to ensure that prices of essential commodities and services are reduced…
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) October 16, 2023
The Prime Minister underlined the necessity for strict compliance with this directive.
