Outcry in Pakistan Petrol crossed 322, Shahbaz Sharif folded hands in front of the public

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the neighboring country Pakistan, the inflation bomb has once again exploded on the public. In Pakistan, which is going through a period of misery, the back of the common man is completely broken. After the decision of the caretaker government, petrol prices have broken all records till now. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the price of petrol has crossed ₹322 per liter. After this historic surge, now Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has to come down to clarify in front of the public. Making an emotional appeal to the public, he has termed it as a compulsion of the country. A big explosion took place at midnight, people were shocked. As soon as the Finance Ministry of Pakistan announced the new prices of petrol and diesel late in the night, there was a stir in the entire country. Petrol prices have been increased significantly by more than ₹26, after which petrol is now being sold at ₹323.38 per litre. Not only this, the prices of high-speed diesel have also increased by more than ₹ 17, taking its price to ₹ 328.51 per liter. People say that now even cycling is going out of their budget. Shahbaz Sharif’s ’emotional’ appeal: Seeking support from the public. Amidst the uproar over rising prices, Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his helplessness while addressing the public. “We know the public is in trouble, but we have no other option,” he said. Citing previous governments and international agreements, Sharif said that to save the economy, this bitter sip will have to be taken. He has appealed to the public with folded hands to support the government in this difficult time, so that the country can be saved from bankruptcy. Pakistan, which is suffering from inflation, experts believe that these petrol prices will now have a direct impact on food items. Due to cost of transportation, the prices of vegetables and ration are going to skyrocket. In Pakistan, people are already protesting on the streets regarding electricity bills, hence this ‘fire’ of petrol has added fuel to the fire. People are now taking to the streets and raising slogans against the government and are seen yearning for ‘food, clothing and shelter’.