The government has slashed the price of petrol and high-speed diesel for the next fortnight by 5.45 and 8.42 rupees respectively. In a notification, the finance ministry said the reduction was made because of a decreasing trend in international prices of petroleum products during the last fortnight. It said the new petrol price is 288.49 rupees per litre and that of HSD 281.96 rupees. Source: Radio Pakistan