Islamabad, March 29, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged citizens to register their motorcycles and three-wheeler rickshaws to benefit from a forthcoming subsidized petrol scheme aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel costs.
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PM Shehbaz highlights positive economic indicators on Pakistan Day
Islamabad, March 23, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy is moving on a path of sustainable growth despite ongoing domestic and global challenges, in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
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Pakistan raises high-octane petrol levy to Rs300/liter to target wealthy amid fuel crisis
Lahore, March 22, 2026 – The government has significantly increased the levy on high-octane petrol used in luxury vehicles, aiming to shift the burden of rising fuel costs onto the wealthiest segment of society amid ongoing global energy pressures.
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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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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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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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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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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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PM Shehbaz announces austerity measures amid global fuel crisis
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has announced strict austerity measures to cope with the global fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
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