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According to her, the increase in fuel prices will negatively impact both the economy and the common citizens.<br><br>Marri urged the government to immediately withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices and take practical measures to provide relief to the people. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (National Times) Central Spokesperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Shazia Marri, has expressed serious concern over the recent increase in petroleum prices, stating that the Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel has placed a heavy financial burden on the public. 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