Lahore, March 9, 2026 – The Punjab government on Monday announced the closure of all educational institutions in the province from March 10 to March 31, as part of measures to address the economic pressures caused by rising petroleum prices.
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Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s energy supply position remains stable
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday reassured that Pakistan’s energy supply remains stable and well-managed, despite heightened volatility in global energy markets caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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All You Need to Know: PM Shehbaz’s Bold Austerity Measures Amid Fuel Shocks
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – In a decisive move to shield Pakistan from the cascading effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced sweeping austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and curbing government expenditures.
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Aurangzeb, Maryam Nawaz review petroleum reserves in Punjab
Lahore, March 8, 2026 — Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister for Finance and Revenue, on Sunday met Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, to review the supply, demand, and reserves of petroleum products across the province amid the evolving regional situation.
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Pakistan Railways raises fares following surge in fuel prices
Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in fares for both passenger and freight trains following a sharp rise in diesel prices, officials confirmed on Saturday.
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Court sentences accused to 10 years in Bahria Town money laundering case
Islamabad, March 7, 2026 – A district court in the federal capital has sentenced an accused to 10 years in prison in a high-profile money laundering case linked to property developer Malik Riaz and the real estate giant Bahria Town.
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Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs55 per liter
Karachi: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, raising both petrol and diesel by Rs55 per liter.
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Pakistan reports surge in weekly inflation amid rising fuel prices
Islamabad, March 6, 2026: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a noticeable surge in weekly inflation for the first fortnight of March 2026, primarily driven by a recent hike in fuel prices announced by the government.
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OGRA warns of strict action against petroleum hoarding, assures adequate fuel stocks
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday warned of strict action against individuals or businesses involved in the illegal hoarding of petroleum products, particularly at locations that are not authorised storage facilities.
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PM committee reviews petrol supply, assures adequate stocks amid regional energy uncertainty
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – A high-level meeting of the Committee formed to monitor petrol prices and energy supply in light of the evolving regional situation was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division. The committee was constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to assess developments in the energy sector and ensure national preparedness.
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