Islamabad, March 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a massive increase in fuel prices that could have pushed petrol close to Rs400 per litre, deciding instead to keep the rate unchanged at Rs321.17 per litre to provide relief ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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PM Shehbaz reviews fuel plan as Middle East crisis deepens
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in light of the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East.
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Pakistan strikes new oil and gas discovery amid global energy crisis
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Pakistan has announced a significant new oil and gas discovery in Sindh, offering a potential boost to the country’s energy security at a time when global markets are under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions.
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Pakistan thanks Iran for transit trade support
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Pakistan has expressed gratitude to the Iranian government for facilitating bilateral and transit trade, ensuring smooth movement of goods amid challenging regional conditions.
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PM Shehbaz orders emergency preparedness for fuel supply
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to further strengthen Pakistan’s petroleum import supply chain, emphasizing preparedness amid evolving regional and global conditions.
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How much fuel Pakistan has now? Petrol monitoring committee explains
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan currently has comfortable stocks of crude oil and petroleum products, with supply arrangements secured until mid-April, according to officials briefing the government’s petrol monitoring body on Monday.
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Senate told Pakistan imports 70% petrol via Strait of Hormuz
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan imports nearly 70 percent of its petrol through the Strait of Hormuz, making the country highly dependent on the strategic maritime route for fuel supplies, the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was informed on Monday.
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PM Shehbaz: Pakistan fully prepared for global tensions
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday affirmed that the government of Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any situation arising from ongoing global tensions, emphasizing that economic stability and public relief remain top priorities.
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PM Shehbaz directs strategy to boost food exports to Gulf countries
Lahore, March 15, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy for exporting surplus food items to Gulf countries, while ensuring that domestic food security in Pakistan remains unaffected.
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Pakistan petrol price monitoring committee reviews national fuel stocks
Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The government’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices held a virtual meeting on Saturday to review the country’s petroleum product stocks and assess global oil market developments amid rising regional tensions.
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