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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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price to Rs378 after levy slash
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant relief measure by reducing the petrol price to Rs378 per liter after slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per liter, just a day after a massive hike in fuel prices.
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PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding
Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against petroleum smuggling and illegal hoarding, emphasizing the need to ensure market stability and protect consumers amid ongoing economic challenges.
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PM Shehbaz urges motorcycle registration for reduced price petrol
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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