Fears of Fuel Shortage in Pakistan as Tankers Wait to Fill Up
- Tanker drivers in Pakistan face long waits at empty fuel depots due to petrol shortages linked to disruptions in global oil supply amid Middle East tensions.
- The Pakistani government announced austerity measures, including two-week school closures and a four-day workweek for public offices, to conserve fuel amid rising oil prices.
- Fuel prices in Pakistan rose significantly, causing long queues and panic buying at filling stations nationwide.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a 50% cut in government fuel allowances and remote work policies to reduce fuel demand during the crisis caused by disrupted oil routes in the Middle East.
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Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government played down fears of another rise in prices.
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SC to implement 4-day workweek amid fuel shortage
ISLAMABAD: In response to the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by regional conflicts in the Middle East, Pakistani courts will adopt a four-day workweek as part of austerity and resource conservation measures. Courts will also promote the use of video-link technology for hearings whenever possible to minimize travel and reduce fuel consumption. The decision was announced following a virtual meeting led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, who…
PM unveils austerity measures, orders four-day workweek amid Middle East war concerns
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced sweeping austerity and energy conservation measures, including a four-day workweek for government offices, as Pakistan braces for the potential economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Addressing the nation, the premier said government offices would operate only four days a week, with one additional weekly holiday introduced as part of fuel conservation efforts. He added that 50% of g…
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