A severe fuel shortage has disrupted police security operations for the judiciary in Karachi, after Pakistan State Oil (PSO) suspended fuel supply to Security Unit One over unpaid dues, raising concerns about the safety of courts and judicial personnel. According to official sources, the fuel allocated budget for Security Unit One has been fully exhausted, […]
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Pakistan reviews impact of Iran-US conflict
Pakistan: In Islamabad, a high-level consultative meeting was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to assess the economic, energy, and security challenges arising from the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States (US). Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s role in Iran US dialogue The meeting was chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari and attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
Punjab schools to reopen from April 1
LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced that all schools across Punjab will reopen from April 1, following a temporary closure imposed due to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. Read More: Punjab ‘mulls’ over extending school holidays The provincial government had earlier ordered the shutdown of educational institutions from March […]
Pakistan launches relief measures amid fuel prices surge: Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan government is taking decisive steps to shield lower- and middle-income citizens from the effects of a rising fuel crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday. The surge in oil prices has been triggered by global disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. Read More: PM Shehbaz rejects increase in petrol […]
President Asif Ali Zardari calls key meeting on Middle East crisis
Asif Ali Zardari has convened an important meeting to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East and Pakistan’s potential role in mediation efforts. The high-level session is expected to bring together key political and military leadership to assess recent developments and chart a coordinated response. Read More: President Zardari summons NA session on March 30 According to sources, […]
PM Shehbaz announces austerity measures amid global fuel crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a series of austerity and cost-saving measures, warning that Pakistan is facing economic pressure due to the global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a televised address from Islamabad, the premier said the escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel and […]
Strict action ordered by LHC against those responsible for fuel crisis
The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered strict action against those responsible for the fuel crisis in June 2020. The judgement was given on Friday by Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on the plea of Azhar Siddique. “Government should take stern action against those who have been found guilty for fuel […]