PM hints at further cut in POL prices

Published November 9, 2008

RAHIM YAR KHAN, Nov 8: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday hinted at further cut in the prices of petroleum products.

“The petroleum prices have already come down. You will see them going down further,” he said in reply to a newsman’s question in Jamaldinwali after addressing a public meeting. He also announced the setting up of two degree colleges – one for women and the other for boys, at Jamaldinwali.

The prime minister said the government was providing development funds to all MNAs and MPAs without any discrimination.

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