Pakistan’s government announces a diesel price cut following discussions with oil refineries, with officials saying the reduction will be more than Rs30 to Rs32. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik says he and other officials hold talks after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requests negotiations, including several virtual meetings with refineries.
The information is presented as part of a planned process in which Ogra will finalise the new price after its calculations. Information Minister Mustafa Tarar says the prime minister chairs a meeting earlier in the day attended by the petroleum minister and petroleum secretary, directing officials to seek negotiations and extend relief where possible. Both outlets link the move to rising global oil prices and efforts to limit fuel cost increases through subsidies and targeted support, noting diesel’s importance for transport.
The differing emphasis across outlets centers on wording: Dawn cites a “significant decrease” of more than Rs30–Rs32, while Express Tribune highlights an “over Rs32 per litre” cut. Neither outlet provides the final revised price at the time of reporting, instead describing the decision as subject to Ogra’s final determination.
