ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik criticised Israel for its comments regarding human rights in Pakistan. Addressing press conference, Musadik said, “Israel’s comments came in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf which planned and carried out violent attacks against state institutions on May 9.”

Musadik said that it was unexpected to see Israel’s remarks on Pakistan after 9/5 attacks in which it favoured perpetrators of attacks on state institutions in betrayal of country. Speaking about appreciation of rupee against greenback, Musadik said, “Rupee is showing improvement against dollar”.

“In Russia, there are nine different varieties of crude oil. Deal with Russia will end up being very advantageous for country,” he maintained. Musadik said, “We have also done deal with Azerbaijan in line with petrol. We do not have power to control prices of petroleum products at international level.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 13 2023

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