Islamabad, April 5, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging fuel subsidy package aimed at stabilizing transport costs and curbing the rising prices of essential commodities across Pakistan. The initiative comes amid ongoing economic pressures and regional tensions impacting fuel prices.
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Is smuggled Iranian petrol being legalized in Balochistan?
Recent media reports have sparked widespread debate over whether smuggled Iranian petrol has effectively been legalized in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. The controversy began after claims circulated that the provincial government had fixed the price of Iranian petrol at Rs280 per liter.
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PM Shehbaz launches digital fuel subsidy for transport
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially launched a digital fuel subsidy scheme aimed at supporting Pakistan’s transport sector amid rising global oil prices and regional tensions.
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Bilawal says PPP will support mini-budget amid crisis, calls for unity and economic relief
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said his party would support the government in introducing a mini-budget if required, as Pakistan continues to face mounting economic pressures amid global and regional instability.
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Ministry clarifies UAE deposit repayment, rejects misleading claims
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected recent misleading and unfounded commentary regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), clarifying that the repayment process is part of routine financial arrangements between the two countries.
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Sindh launches targeted fuel subsidy to protect millions from rising costs
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – The Sindh government has rolled out a comprehensive targeted fuel subsidy program aimed at protecting low-income groups and stabilizing public transport fares amid rising global fuel prices.
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Petrol price cut: Motorcyclists get fuel at Rs278/liter after subsidy
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The federal government has announced a significant relief measure for motorcyclists, bringing the effective petrol price down to Rs278 per liter through targeted subsidies following a major reduction in the petroleum levy.
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April weather twist: Pakistan braces for 5-day thunderstorms spell
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fresh and widespread spell of rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across Pakistan from April 5 to April 9, 2026, under what experts describe as a significant April weather phenomenon driven by a strong western disturbance.
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Islamabad weather update: Thunderstorms, rain expected in next 24 hours
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Islamabad will remain under the influence of thunderstorms and rain-wind activity over the next 24 hours, with chances of isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorms.
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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price to Rs378 after levy slash
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant relief measure by reducing the petrol price to Rs378 per liter after slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per liter, just a day after a massive hike in fuel prices.
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