Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that the Digital Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) available through its PakID mobile application carries the same legal status as the physical CNIC.
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Pakistan reduces speed limits on motorways, highways to save fuel
Islamabad, March 12, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has reduced vehicle speed limits on motorways and national highways as part of new austerity and fuel conservation measures, following directives issued by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Weekly inflation heats up in Pakistan as prices soar 6.44% YoY
Islamabad, March 12, 2026: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), climbed 6.44% year-on-year for the week ending March 11, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday. The SPI tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities, offering a snapshot of cost pressures faced by households and businesses.
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Sindh universities shift to online classes amid fuel-saving measures
Karachi: The government of Sindh has directed all public and private universities across the province to shift academic activities online for two weeks as part of a broader austerity and fuel conservation campaign.
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Pakistan to review petroleum prices weekly amid Middle East tensions
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has decided to review petroleum prices on a weekly basis in response to rising volatility in global oil markets triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
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SUPARCO predicts Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 likely on March 21 in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 11, 2026 – The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has projected that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan is likely to fall on March 21, based on astronomical calculations for the Shawwal moon sighting.
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Shehbaz Sharif tightens austerity rules, seeks proof of vehicles withdrawn
Islamabad, March 10, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, on Tuesday directed federal ministries and government institutions to submit photographs of vehicles taken off the road under the government’s austerity policy to the Cabinet Division as part of strict monitoring of cost-cutting measures.
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Sindh adopts strict fuel-saving measures amid Middle East tensions
Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The Sindh Government on Tuesday announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising global petroleum prices. The measures follow a nationwide austerity initiative announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at curbing government spending and conserving energy amid supply disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
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Sindh closes schools until March 31 amid nationwide austerity measures
Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The Sindh Government has announced a 15-day closure of all schools and colleges across the province, effective March 16 to March 31, 2026, as part of broader austerity measures. Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed the decision on Tuesday following a Sindh cabinet meeting.
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OGRA rejects reports of further petrol, diesel price hike in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 10, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday strongly rejected circulating reports claiming that petrol and diesel prices would be increased significantly in Pakistan.
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