Opposition chides, govt defends increase in oil prices

ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the National Assembly on Monday slammed sharp increase in petroleum prices while the government defended the decision which it said was warranted by fluctuation in international oil market. At the very outset of the proceedings, opposition lawmaker Shahid Khatak demanded suspension of question hour to discuss hike in petroleum prices, with many other members of the House supporting the view and subsequently the question hour was suspended. Petroleum Minister Ali Perv...