'Can't afford petrol': Pakistan PTI lawmakers ride donkey carts to assembly in protest

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What happened

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers protested soaring fuel prices by riding donkey carts.

Petrol prices reached 390.79 rupees per litre and diesel 424.92 rupees.

The government introduced a relief scheme for two- and three-wheelers and small cars.

Key facts

  • Petrol prices reached 390.79 rupees per litre and diesel 424.92 rupees.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:06:07 UTC.

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