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Islamabad:Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has called for national unity to defend the nation’s borders and effectively combat terrorism.
According to Radio Pakistan, Malik emphasized the importance of solidarity with the Pakistan Army, acknowledging their sacrifices in service to the nation, during a public gathering in Lahore.
He highlighted that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and COAS and CDF, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, are implementing all necessary measures to safeguard the country from terrorism. Malik also called on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to take action as terrorism appears to be re-emerging in the province.
Addressing the issue of fuel subsidies, the Minister mentioned that the government is providing relief to citizens despite the increase in global prices.