Karachi – The Sindh Government is reportedly planning to implement a smart lockdown in the province to conserve fuel amid ongoing global oil supply challenges triggered by the Middle East crisis.
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Govt bans high-octane fuel for official cars amid crisis
Islamabad, March 24, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has imposed an immediate ban on the use of high-octane petrol in government vehicles as part of sweeping austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel expenditures amid the ongoing energy crisis.
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FIA seizes Rs2.89 billion in major hawala crackdown in Karachi
Karachi — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs2.89 billion during a major operation against illegal hawala and hundi networks in Karachi, officials confirmed on Sunday.
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Govt supports solar but warns of grid challenges: Leghari
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has clarified that the government fully supports solar energy adoption in Pakistan, rejecting claims that authorities are discouraging solarization.
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Petrol prices stay unchanged as PM Shehbaz turns down Rs400 scenario
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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SSGC announces gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan
Karachi, March 20, 2026 – Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has officially unveiled its gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, outlining timings to ensure smooth availability during the festive period while managing load efficiently.
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Deadly thunderstorm in Karachi leaves 17 dead, many injured
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Reportedly, at least 17 people were killed and several others injured after a powerful thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, swept across Karachi on Wednesday night, triggering multiple incidents of structural collapse and urban disruption.
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SBP raises affordable housing loan limit to Rs10 million
Karachi, March 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the maximum loan size to Rs10 million under its Affordable Housing Scheme, aiming to boost home ownership and support first-time buyers across the country.
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Pakistan Declares March 20–21 Public Holidays
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – The federal government has officially announced two public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. The holidays will be observed on March 20 and March 21, 2026, providing a short break for both public and private sector employees across the country.
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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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