Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed concern over rising petroleum prices and inflation. He urged the government to take immediate steps to provide relief to the public.
In a statement on Saturday, Afridi said heavy taxes were being imposed on petrol. He added that ordinary citizens were also bearing the burden of missed tax collection targets.
Afridi said the increase in petrol prices was not solely linked to global conditions. He also blamed government mismanagement and administrative weaknesses for the rising costs.
Afridi Highlights Impact of Rising Petrol Prices
The former captain said rising prices of essential commodities had already created serious problems for households. He warned that higher petroleum prices would further increase the cost of living.
According to Afridi, families were facing growing financial pressure because of expensive daily necessities. He stressed that authorities should consider the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens.
Afridi also criticised the government’s approach to collecting additional revenue from the public. He said heavy taxation on petrol was adding further pressure on households.
Former Captain Calls for Public-Friendly Measures
Afridi urged the government to stop shifting the burden of its financial needs onto citizens. Instead, he called for effective measures that could reduce pressure on the public.
He said authorities should address administrative weaknesses and improve economic management. He also stressed the need for policies that protect citizens from further increases in living costs.
The former Pakistan captain called for immediate relief as inflation continues affecting households. He urged the government to adopt practical and public-friendly measures to ease economic difficulties.
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