Pakistan has recorded the world’s second-highest increase in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war, with petrol and diesel prices surging 56 percent amid global energy market disruption and IMF-linked fiscal measures. Data shared by Pakistan’s energy ministry showed the increase trails only Myanmar, where fuel prices rose by 90 percent during the […]
Pakistan Continues Fuel Cuts and 4 Day Workweek Until June 13
Pakistan on Monday extended its nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, the government will […]
Punjab Petrol Subsidy: Just Two Steps to Qualify for Relief
The Punjab government has rolled out a simplified two-step process for citizens to qualify for its petrol subsidy scheme, aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices on low-income motorcycle users across the province. The initiative, part of a broader fuel relief programme, is designed to provide targeted support through a digital system, ensuring […]
How to Apply for Sindh Bike Fuel Subsidy Step by Step
The Sindh government has opened registration for a targeted petrol subsidy for motorcyclists, offering Rs2,000 per month as part of a broader relief package introduced in response to soaring fuel prices. The initiative comes as Pakistan faces mounting economic pressure due to rising global energy costs, driven largely by escalating tensions in the Middle East […]
Petrol Price Truth: Nearly Half of Petrol Price Is Taxes and Margins
As petrol prices in Pakistan surge to record levels, new official data reveals that a significant portion of what consumers pay at the pump is not the actual fuel cost but taxes, levies and profit margins. According to government documents, Pakistanis are paying around Rs211.26 per litre in taxes and margins alone, which accounts for […]
New Fuel Quota System in Pakistan Explained: How Much Petrol You Will Get and How It Works
Pakistan has finalised a mobile application-based fuel quota system aimed at motorcycles, rickshaws and possibly small cars up to 800cc. The move comes as the country faces rising fuel costs and pressure on energy supplies. The system is designed to provide targeted subsidies to low-income users while encouraging fuel conservation across the wider population. Officials […]
Nation Observes Pakistan Day with Simplicity and Resolve
Pakistan is marking Pakistan Day today with national spirit and patriotism, but without the traditional military parade, as the government implements austerity measures linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. The day is being observed with dignity and reverence across the country. Flag-hoisting ceremonies are being held at official buildings, while special events are being […]
PM Shehbaz Announces Austerity Plan as Iran War Triggers Fuel Crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday unveiled a series of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and reducing government expenditure as Pakistan faces economic pressure from the global fuel crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East. In a televised address to the nation, the prime minister said the government had held consultations earlier […]
After Petrol Hike, Kerosene Price Soars by Rs130 Per Litre
Pakistan’s government has sharply increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs130.08 per litre, pushing the new rate to Rs318.81 per litre, in one of the largest single increases in the country’s energy market in recent years. The new price came into effect on March 7, following a notification issued by the Oil and Gas […]
Pakistan Railways Raises Train Fares After Massive Fuel Price Hike
Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in passenger and freight train fares after the government sharply raised petrol and diesel prices across the country. The decision reflects the growing financial pressure on the transport sector as fuel costs continue to rise. According to railway officials, the new fare structure will come into effect from March […]