KARACHI, April 11 – Sui Southern Gas Company on Saturday announced a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to industrial consumers across Sindh, citing a system shortfall and efforts to improve pressure and ensure equitable distribution.
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PM Shehbaz cuts diesel price by Rs135/litre in major relief move
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Petroleum dealers demand higher commission, warn of shutdown
Karachi – Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have called for an immediate increase in their sales commission, warning of a nationwide shutdown of fuel stations if the government fails to address rising operational costs that are squeezing profit margins.
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Revenue or Relief? A Crucial Test for Pakistan After Global Oil Price Drop
Islamabad – The recent decline in global oil prices has placed the government of Pakistan at a critical crossroads: should it prioritize revenue generation or pass on relief to inflation-weary citizens? This dilemma has intensified following a temporary ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which triggered a sharp drop in international crude prices.
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Citizens expect petroleum price cut in Pakistan after global oil decline
Karachi, April 9, 2026 – Citizens across Pakistan are anticipating a major reduction in petroleum prices after a sharp fall in global oil markets, driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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Oil prices plunge 16% after surprise Iran ceasefire
Global oil markets saw a sharp decline on Tuesday as prices dropped around 16% following a surprise ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal, announced by Donald Trump, aims to pause hostilities for two weeks in exchange for Iran allowing safe passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Sindh unveils eligibility criteria for motorcycle fuel subsidy scheme
The government of Sindh has formally launched its much-anticipated motorcycle fuel subsidy program, announcing detailed eligibility criteria to help residents cope with rising fuel costs. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the initiative in Karachi on April 6, 2026.
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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 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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Motorcycle owners in Sindh to get Rs2,000 fuel subsidy via banks
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – In a major relief move amid soaring petroleum prices, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners across the province, to be transferred directly into bank accounts.
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