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The budget for the fiscal year 2020-21 was made amidst very difficult times when the country was suffering immensely in terms of human casualties and economic hardships. It was claimed by the coalition government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) that it would remain in the programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, it will negotiate not to impose new taxes, raise the prices of electricity, POL products, and eatable consumed by the poor people. Within 20 days of the passage of the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, it did all required by IMF. It is not only highly immoral all political parties damn care about but also going to destroy tall claims about growth.
The Punjab chapter of Petroleum Dealers Association of Pakistan was first to cry foul, even before the government announced the increase. AFP/File
LAHORE: As the government raised per litre price of petrol by a whopping Rs5.40, which came on the heel of last two increases, all segments of society on Thursday reacted sharply, saying it [as always] would have a multiplier effect, contributing to inflation and making lives miserable for commoners.
The Punjab chapter of Petroleum Dealers Association of Pakistan was first to cry foul, even before the government announced the increase. In the morning, its general-secretary Jehanzaib Malik, in a press statement said that expecting increase, the oil marketing companies (OMC) had squeezed supplies up to 90 per cent in the last four days, creating crisis for stations.
Business chambers await government vaccination policy
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Mario s Pizzeria outlet on Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain. In a memo to staff, CEO Roger Harford said only vaccinated employees will be allowed to work when restaurants reopen on July 19. Photo by Roger Jacob
Several business chambers are looking to the government for direction on dealing with vaccinated and non-vaccinated employees and customers as some sectors reopen on a phased basis.
Speaking with Newsday on behalf of the chambers, co-ordinator of the Confederation of Business Chambers Jai Leladharsingh said it was a matter of reopening businesses and keeping people safe at the same time.