KARACHI: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Muhammad Hussain Mahenti has expressed deep concern over increase in CNG prices by Rs 14. In a statement issued here yesterday, JI Karachi Ameer has strongly condemned the increase and demanded from government to withdraw the decision, as it was tantamount to an extra burden over the masses.
He also demanded to take immediate step of the closure of CNG stations for 3 days. He further said that the increase in CNG prices was a gift to the people on New Year adding it was a totally anti-people move by the government.
“The common people are directly affected by the closure of CNG stations, as the industrial and economic activities are also being affected by the closure of CNG fuel”, Mahenti added. He said that the PPP government during its 5-year of tenure was continuously involved in making anti-people policies while instead of giving relief to the masses, it has been increased in the miseries of the people.
He further added the said miserable situation was not produced if the government ensured the implement over the verdict of Supreme Court regarding the CNG prices.