Pakistan In Focus - Discord in cabinet over rate hike.

Differences emerged within the federal cabinet on Tuesday over the reason behind the rising food prices as Prime Minister Imran Khan held hoarders responsible for the crisis.

During a meeting of the cabinet, prime minister's aide Nadeem Afzal Chan blamed Adviser to the PM on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar for the failure to curb the increase in sugar prices.

He maintained that the adviser had been unable to take action in line with the recommendations made in the sugar inquiry commission's report.

He noted that the prices of sugar had jacked up even further...