Petroleum Price Hike Sparks Criticism, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman Calls It Public Burden

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has strongly criticized the recent increase in petroleum prices, calling it an ظلم (injustice) on the public.

In his statement, he said that the decision has severely affected low-income and middle-class segments of society, adding that the government has also increased taxes, further burdening citizens.

He rejected the hike in petroleum prices, stating that raising petrol prices up to 458 rupees is excessive and unfair to the general public.

He further added that earlier increases of 55 and then 137 rupees have compounded difficulties for ordinary people, particularly impacting bikers, delivery workers, students, and laborers.

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Meanwhile, Shafi Jan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information, also criticized the federal government’s economic policies.

He stated that ineffective economic decisions have made life difficult for citizens, with rising inflation adding to their hardships.

According to him, the federal government has pushed the public to the wall, and growing frustration among citizens could lead to a stronger public reaction in the coming days.