ISLAMABAD: In an effort to provide economic relief to the already suffering people amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday has announced a major cut in fuel prices and a package of Rs200 billion for the poor people.
Talking to senior media persons on Tuesday, he said that the government will help the poor in difficult times, adding that the impression of a lockdown is being given in the country.
The prime minister said that chaos is being spread across the country, adding that the one of the biggest risks is making the wrong decisions in fear of the spread of coronavirus.
It is possible that by making the wrong decisions, the society is destroyed, he said.
“Before imposing curfew, we need to think about the poor people whether we have the resources to feed poor people at home,” he said.
The new prices coming into effect from 25 March 2020 are as follows with effect from 25.3.2020.
MS (petrol) from Rs111.59 to Rs96.58
High Speed Diesel (HSD) from Rs122.25 to Rs107.25
Kerosene (SKO) from Rs92.45 to Rs77.45
Light Diesel Oil Rs77.51 to Rs62.51.
