Tag: Consumer Rights
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Global LPG Prices Have Fallen—Why Are Consumers Still Paying More?
By Mian Adeel Ashraf. Pakistan appears to be operating under a peculiar economic principle. Whenever global crude oil or LPG prices rise, domestic prices increase almost immediately. Distributors and retailers justify these hikes by claiming that future imports will be more expensive, so even existing stock must be sold at higher prices. However, when global…
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Audit Flags Rs6.58 Billion Overcharges by Jazz, PTA Launches Review
ISLAMABAD – August 20, 2025: A recent audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has revealed that leading telecom operator Jazz allegedly overcharged its mobile subscribers by Rs6.58 billion. The findings have triggered concerns over billing transparency and consumer protection in the telecom sector. According to the report, irregularities were detected in Jazz’s billing…