Barrister Dr. Saif reveals 4 price hikes in 45 days amid global oil slump, warns of starvation-level inflation
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Saif, has strongly condemned the repeated hikes in petroleum prices, accusing the “illegitimate federal rulers” of dropping a petrol bomb on the people every fifteen days. He stated that in just the past one and a half months, the “fake government” has increased fuel prices four times, raising petroleum prices by nearly 30 rupees per litre during this short period.
Barrister Dr. Saif questioned the silence of the mainstream media over these consistent price hikes, calling it “deeply concerning”. He highlighted that while global petroleum prices are falling, fuel prices in Pakistan continue to rise, further burdening a population already crushed by inflation. He warned that the latest fuel price increases will trigger another wave of inflation, driving up the prices of food and essential commodities.
Recalling the criticism faced by the previous government during Imran Khan’s tenure over petrol prices reaching 150 rupees per litre, Dr. Saif asked why those same voices are now silent as the current government raises prices beyond those levels.
“The people are being pushed towards starvation while the so-called government remains indifferent,” he said. “Their sole focus is keeping Imran Khan behind bars in fabricated cases, not providing relief to the public.”
Barrister Dr. Saif accused the “Form 47-imposed mafia” of exploiting the people and draining the country’s resources. He lamented that inflation has broken the backs of ordinary citizens, yet the “fake rulers” remain unmoved. He also pointed out that while the wealth of the ruling elite continues to grow, the common man is being crushed under economic hardship.