The Pakistan Bar Council has condemned the ongoing daily increases in fuel prices, urging the government to take immediate action to control inflation and provide relief to citizens. They expressed concern over the impact on the purchasing power of the middle and lower classes, calling for the elimination of unnecessary privileges enjoyed by government officials. The PBC also criticized proposed ‘smart lockdowns’ as ineffective solutions to the economic crisis. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a relief scheme for motorcycle and rickshaw owners.