In a major relief for commuters, Murad Ali Shah has announced that public transport fares across Sindh will not be increased despite the recent surge in fuel prices, as transporters have agreed to cooperate with the government.
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Early closure of markets, restaurants announced in KP and Balochistan
In a major energy conservation move, the provincial governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have announced early closing times for marriage halls, restaurants, markets, and other commercial establishments across their jurisdictions.
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PM Shehbaz takes major step to ease inflation pressure
Islamabad, April 5, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging fuel subsidy package aimed at stabilizing transport costs and curbing the rising prices of essential commodities across Pakistan. The initiative comes amid ongoing economic pressures and regional tensions impacting fuel prices.
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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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Bilawal says PPP will support mini-budget amid crisis, calls for unity and economic relief
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said his party would support the government in introducing a mini-budget if required, as Pakistan continues to face mounting economic pressures amid global and regional instability.
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Sindh launches targeted fuel subsidy to protect millions from rising costs
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – The Sindh government has rolled out a comprehensive targeted fuel subsidy program aimed at protecting low-income groups and stabilizing public transport fares amid rising global fuel prices.
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Petrol price cut: Motorcyclists get fuel at Rs278/liter after subsidy
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The federal government has announced a significant relief measure for motorcyclists, bringing the effective petrol price down to Rs278 per liter through targeted subsidies following a major reduction in the petroleum levy.
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Punjab Launches Mobile Phone App for Fuel Subsidy
The Punjab government has launched a mobile phone application aimed at providing fuel subsidies to motorbike owners across the province, offering relief after Pakistan witnessed one of the biggest petroleum price hikes in its history.
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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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SPI inflation rises 9.12% YoY in Pakistan amid price pressures
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, recorded a sharp increase of 9.12% year-on-year (YoY) for the week ended April 2, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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