Lahore: Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought response from the federal government on the petition against the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices. Justice Shahid Kareem of Lahore High Court heard the request of Judicial Activism Panel. Advocate Azhar Siddique presented the arguments on behalf of the petitioner. The petitioner’s lawyer took the position that electricity and petrol are totally out from the reach of the people. The increase in petrol prices has further increased inflation, the government increases the prices of petroleum products without any reason. During the hearing, the Assistant Advocate General said that the prices of petroleum products have been increased according to the global market. Online
