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Opposition Parties Criticize Governments Over Fuel Profits and Bureaucrat Packages

Opposition parties in Portugal and Pakistan have criticized their respective governments. In Portugal, the government is accused of profiting from rising fuel prices, while in Pakistan, the PTI has slammed the government over a 1.8 billion rupee package for bureaucrats.

26 Jul, 03:28 — 26 Jul, 03:28
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DawnMostly Factual3d ago

PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats

ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Saturday criticised the government for continuously increasing fuel prices while simultaneously allowing a Rs1.8 billion special allowance package for top bureaucrats who already receive free fuel. PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said ordinary Pakis­tanis were subjected to a six-day petroleum monsoon that drove petrol to Rs335.18 and diesel to Rs383.46 per litre. He observed that the rulers have perfected a dual system: free fuel and luxuries for the elite, ...

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First report: Dawn · 26 Jul, 03:28Full coverage: 3 · 13hWindow: 13h
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Dawn26 Jul, 03:28First to report

PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats

10h later
publico26 Jul, 13:23

Carneiro critica Governo por estar a lucrar com o aumento do preço dos combustíveis

3h later
observador26 Jul, 16:12Latest update

Carneiro critica Governo por estar a lucrar com combustíveis

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