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Jamaat-e-Islami calls for nationwide protest over soaring petrol prices

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At a glance

  • Petrol price has surpassed Rs 377 per litre after the latest hike.
  • Reports suggest prices have risen by Rs 55 per litre in the last six weeks.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami has called for a nationwide protest against the price hikes.

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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has repeatedly increased petroleum product prices, pushing petrol to over Rs 377 per litre and high-speed diesel to over Rs 318 per litre. Reports indicate a cumulative increase of around Rs 55 per litre for petrol over the past six weeks. The hikes have led to increased transport fares and widespread public concern over the rising cost of living. In response to the situation, the Jamaat-e-Islami party has called for a nationwide protest.

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Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a nationwide protest against the soaring fuel costs. The party's leader, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, issued the call in response to the ongoing price hikes.

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In response to the continuous rise in fuel prices, Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has called for a nationwide protest. The call comes as reports indicate petrol prices have increased by as much as Rs 55 per litre over the last six weeks, exacerbating public hardship.

Following the latest increase in petroleum product prices, transport operators have announced a hike in fares across the country, adding to the financial strain on the public.

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    1. Sadia Saad September 11, 2026

      Good question. Yeh bar-bar ke price hikes humein seriously alternative energy options explore karne par majboor karte hain. Public transport ko behtar banana aur electric vehicles promote karna zaroori hai.

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