ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government said on Monday it had approved a hike in gas prices for different categories of consumers, which would be effective from November 1.
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet had last week approved the increase in gas prices at a meeting chaired by Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar.
The move is likely to impact millions of people across the South Asian country, but the government said it was aimed at promoting “efficient use” of the scarce commodity.
“With aim to promote the efficient use of scarce…
