PTI to convene APC over fuel price hike, protests erupt in NA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene an All Parties Conference (APC) with like-minded parties over the recent increase in petroleum prices.

The announcement was made by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan during a press conference, where he criticized the government for imposing what he termed a massive hike in fuel prices.

Speaking alongside party leaders, he said the decision to call an APC aims to formulate a joint strategy against the price increase.

He added that while global factors such as tensions with Iran have contributed to price fluctuations, the rise in Pakistan has been significantly higher compared to countries like Nigeria and Vietnam.

PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra also criticized the government, saying it has failed to deliver on the economy over the past four years.

He remarked that the prime minister had previously announced reductions in fuel prices and should have personally addressed the public regarding the latest increase.

Meanwhile, PTI lawmakers staged a protest in the National Assembly of Pakistan, tearing copies of the agenda in opposition to the fuel price hike.