Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed his resolve to continue to provide relief to the masses.
In a post on Twitter, the premier said that in line with his commitment to the nation, the coalition government is swiftly transferring the benefit of reduction in oil prices to the people.
He said that the government will continue giving relief to people as soon as it has financial cushion to do so.
PM Shehbaz said he believes in honest conversation with the nation.
In line with my commitment to the nation, the coalition government has been swift to transfer the benefit of reduction in oil prices to the masses. We will continue to provide relief as soon as we have financial cushion to do so. I believe in honest conversation with the nation.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 15, 2022
The prime minister posted the message a day after he announced to reduce the prices of petroleum products to provide relief to the masses.
Addressing the nation on Thursday night, the premier said the prices of petroleum products were declining in the international market, therefore, the government had decided to pass on the relief to people.
He announced reduction in the prices of petrol by Rs18.50per litre and diesel by Rs40.54 per litre respectively.
