Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to prepare for potential economic challenges arising from regional tensions during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. He ordered a comprehensive contingency plan to address any emerging risks. The review focused on protecting Pakistan’s economic stability amid continuing regional uncertainty. The prime minister was briefed on austerity and energy conservation […]
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Shehbaz directs crackdown on artificial fuel shortages
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to take strict action against those creating artificial shortages of petroleum products. He issued the instructions during a meeting reviewing the impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy. The government also assured sufficient fuel availability across the country. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was attended by […]
Pakistan weighs four-day workweek to conserve fuel
The government of Pakistan is exploring a four-day workweek and shorter office hours as part of energy conservation measures amid concerns over potential fuel supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say these steps aim to manage petrol, diesel, and LNG consumption efficiently. A special committee on petroleum supplies, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad […]
Petroleum dealers dispute reserve data, warn of fuel shortage
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has challenged the petroleum reserve figures released by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), claiming the official data does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan said the country currently has petroleum reserves sufficient for only about 14 days, contradicting OGRA’s […]