PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats

Ikram Junaidi· Jul 26, 2026 · 3:28 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said ordinary Pakistanis were subjected to a six-day petroleum monsoon that drove petrol to Rs335.18 and diesel to Rs383.46 per litre. He observed that the rulers have perfected a dual system: free fuel and luxuries for the elite, and daily fuel bombs for the public. Agriculture, transport and industry are being systematically executed under the excuse of international markets.

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▪PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said ordinary Pakistanis were subjected to a six-day petroleum monsoon that drove petrol to Rs335.18 and diesel to Rs383.46 per litre.
▪He observed that the rulers have perfected a dual system: free fuel and luxuries for the elite, and daily fuel bombs for the public.
▪Agriculture, transport and industry are being systematically executed under the excuse of international markets.

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PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats Ikram Junaidi Published July 26, 2026 Email Your Name*Recipient Email*Cancel 0 PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram, during a video message. — Screengrab via X/Sheikh Waqas Akram Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Saturday criticised the government for continuously increasing fuel prices while simultaneously allowing a Rs1.8 billion special allowance package for top bureaucrats who already receive free fuel. PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said ordinary Pakistanis were subjected to a six-day petroleum monsoon that drove petrol to Rs335.18 and diesel to Rs383.46 per litre.

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