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In meeting with PM Shehbaz
\nPresident asks govt to curb inflationary pressures and ensure availability of essential commodities
\n Islamabad
\nPresident Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures should be taken to provide relief to the common man amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
\nThe president made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.
\nHe instructed the government to take steps to curb inflationary pressures and ensure the availability of essential commodities.<\/p>\n

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The head of the state said that despite the difficult geographical and regional situation, tensions in the Middle East and disruption of the supply chain, maximum relief should be provided to the people.
\nThe military escalation in the Middle East poses significant risks of energy disruptions and economic instability worldwide. The US-Israel war on Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz\u2014one of the most critical routes for oil and LNG shipments\u2014are disrupting global energy supplies.
\nIn view of the high oil rate in the global market, the Petroleum Division on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre each for the next week.
\nThe price of petrol jumped from Rs399.86 to Rs414.78, while the HSD price increased from Rs399.58 to Rs414.58 per litre.
\nIn today\u2019s meeting, matters related to Afghanistan, the country\u2019s overall situation and the changing situation in the region were discussed.
\nThe huddle paid tribute to the martyrs of the Marka-e-Haq and the professional capabilities of the armed forces of Pakistan, and reiterated the unwavering commitment to national defence.
\nDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Senator Saleem Mandviwala and Dr Asim were also present in the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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