{
  "id": 7701456,
  "title": "Opposition, treasury in Sindh Assembly unite to demand Centre stop daily petroleum price hikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/opposition-treasury-in-sindh-assembly-unite-to-demand-centre-stop-7701456",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:11:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030220/opposition-treasury-in-sindh-assembly-unite-to-demand-centre-stop-daily-petroleum-price-hikes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising display of unity, the Sindh Assembly from Pakistan witnessed the PTI and MQM-P parties collaborate in demanding an end to daily petroleum price hikes. The resolution, presented by PTI lawmaker Muhammad Owais, stated that daily fluctuations in international oil prices should not be imposed on consumers as Pakistan doesn't import petrol every day. The resolution emphasized that the continuous increase in petrol prices was exacerbating inflation and causing hardship for the common man.\n\nThe resolution also demanded the withdrawal of a Rs100-plus petroleum levy, pointing out that the federal government was charging over Rs100 per litre in taxes. Sharjeel Inam Memon, a Senior Minister, urged the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) to raise the issue with the Centre to alleviate public distress. He reminded the MQM-P that they had previously left the PPP-led federal government over a one-rupee increase in petrol prices in 2008, now seemingly enjoying power within the government.\n\nProvincial government spokesperson Sadia Javed criticized the federal government's Rs100 subsidy on petrol for certain categories, stating it was insufficient for the poor. She proposed a direct cut in prices to provide genuine relief, arguing that petrol is used not only by the elite but also by goods transport, and the reduction in transport costs would ultimately lower food prices.\n\nDuring the proceedings, an adjournment motion by MQM-P MPA Amir Siddiqui regarding the sale of narcotics under flyovers and bridges was rejected by Dr Sikandar Shoro of the Panel of Chairmen. The opposition argued that the motion did not relate to a recent occurrence; hence, it was not maintainable. The house was later adjourned till Friday.",
  "summary": "• PTI resolution states daily fluctuations in global oil prices should not be passed on to consumers as Pakistan does not import petrol every day • Sharjeel urges MQM-P to press federal govt for withdrawal of Rs100-plus petroleum levy KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly, otherwise divided along bitter party lines, on Tuesday unanimously demanded through a resolution that the federal government…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Opposition, treasury in Sindh Assembly unite to demand Centre stop daily petroleum price hikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/opposition-treasury-in-sindh-assembly-unite-to-demand-centre-stop",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:11:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}