Islamabad [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): The Pakistani government has announced significant increases in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, citing fluctuations in international markets as the reason behind the hikes, Dawn reported. According to a notification from the Finance Division, petrol prices surged by PKR 9.99 per litre, reaching PKR 275.6/ltr, while HSD saw a rise of PKR 6.18/ltr, settling at PKR 283.63/ltr for the upcoming fortnight. The adjustment, it clarified, was necessary due to recent price variations in global oil markets. Importantly, the government emphasised that there …