The caretaker government has announced the third hike in the prices of petroleum products since assuming power last month.The price of petrol has been increased by Rs. 26.02 per liter to Rs. 331.38 , while the price of high-speed diesel has gone up by Rs. 17.34 per liter to Rs. 329.18.Its highest increase in the history of Pakistan and off course all prices of commodities and services will go up and out of control for the government. People of Pakistan already facing price hike , inflation and inflated electricity bills
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