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set by the International Mon-
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and high-speed diesel (HSD) :
has been reduced by Rs2.50
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has gone down to Rs64.14 per.
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from Rs79.54 per litre, Current

prices of petrol and diesel will :
remain unchanged till the next”
revision. For the FY 2025-26, ; a
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billion. Notably, federal govt:
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:Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held,
‘a meeting on Wednésday In what po-"

litical observers ‘see ‘as a‘ significant

thaw in their reported strained rela-:

ions, following weeks of speculation
over differences on administrative and

F ; legislative matters during the recently.
concluded budget session. -

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two leaders discussed matters of mu-! ,

tual interest, the’ province's political

_Situation and the ongoing budget ses-;
:Slon. During the meeting, the Speaker,

reportedly praised the chief minister's:

“two-year performance describing it as’
“historic and unparalleled’, and lauded

her initiative to introduce electric bus.

‘services at the district and tehsil levels.:

“The chief minister, in turn, appreci-

er Maryam Nawaz.

sertive stance from the Chair, publicly *
reprimanding provincial ministers over
procedural lapses and -administrative -
matters.: He’ also_allowed opposition
members considerable: space to raise
political issues and criticise the govern-

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parture that fuelled speculation about

differences within the ruling party.

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had directed that the proposed law be
re-examined before its enactment, |
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Independent stance in another high-
profile matter. involving Kasur Dis-
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‘Against this backdrop, Wednesday's
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to reinforce institutional coordination
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executive and the Assembly leadership.
According to the official statement, the
chief minister said the government's
foremost priority was to ensure relief
reached every citizen and te accelerate
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/gonstitutional right to cleanliness and a
better environment through the Suthra
Punjab initiative. He also described the
* International ‘recognition received by
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from the opposition, legal experts and ‘: for the province. Ahmad Khan further,
civil soclety, “and a-series. of letters ::sald the chief minister's governance was
written by senior opposition legislator ., reflected in practical results rather than.
Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan to the Speak-.: rhetoric and expressed confidence that
er highlighting concerns over the pro-::. the budget passed by the Punjab Assem-
posed legislation,: the. bill remained | bly would meet the aspirations of the
under Intense scrutiny throughout the * people and contribute to the province's
budget. session. . Eventually, ;   Speaker   _ continued development, He also praised
Malik. Muhammad Ahmad. Khan an-". her initiatives for’ women’s empower-
nounced that the legislation was be-:? ment and youth development, saying
, Ing sent back to the