US EditionPunjab CM Announces Closure of Educational Institutions Till Mar 31, Imposes Fuel Curbs on Officials
The government imposed a 50% cut in fuel allowances and mandated work-from-home policies to manage resources amid economic pressures from the West Asia crisis, officials said.
- On Mar 09, 2026, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab, announced extraordinary measures across Punjab to manage resources amid economic challenges from the regional conflict.
- After reports of a fuel-price shock on Friday, officials cited spillover from the West Asia conflict as straining Pakistan's economy, while Dawn reported a Rs55 per litre petrol and diesel increase.
- Schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed from March 10 to March 31, while examinations continue, she said, and online classes may be conducted during this period.
- The Chief Minister urged residents to avoid outdoor functions, late-night shopping and unnecessary hoarding, while district administrations were directed to monitor transport fares and essential food prices across Punjab.
- Officials imposed vehicle and fuel restrictions, limiting protocol vehicles, suspending official fuel for provincial ministers, and cutting petrol and diesel allowances for government officers by 50%.
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Pakistans Punjab announces fuel curbs as country grapples with impact of West Asia crisis; educational institutions to remain closed in March - The Tribune
With Pakistan facing the impact of the crisis in West Asia, the Chief Minister of the country's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a series of measures 'to protect the public and manage resources responsibly'.
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With Pakistan facing the impact of the crisis in West Asia, the Chief Minister of the country's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a series of measures "to protect the public and manage resources responsibly".
Punjab Schools Closed Till March 31 Amid Oil Crisis After Strait of Hormuz Disruption I Economy India
Lahore, March (Economy India): Authorities in Pakistan’s largest province, Punjab Province, have announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions until March 31 as part of emergency fuel-saving measures amid a growing oil crisis. The decision was announced by Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab. According to the directive, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed from March 10 to March 31, although examin…
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