Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the start of subsidy distribution through digital wallets for public transport and freight operators, aiming to provide fast and transparent financial relief during the ongoing fuel crisis. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, subsidies are now being directly transferred to operators of buses, wagons, trucks, and freight vehicles using…
In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s provinces have agreed to share the financial burden of oil subsidies under the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula, as the federal government intensifies efforts to manage the ongoing fuel and economic crisis. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari, with Prime Minister…
The Government of Pakistan is considering implementing a smart lockdown strategy as part of its efforts to address the ongoing fuel and energy crisis. The proposed approach aims to reduce fuel consumption through targeted measures while avoiding a complete shutdown of daily activities. Unlike strict nationwide lockdowns, a smart lockdown focuses on limited and strategic…
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced 100 percent work from home on Fridays for government offices as part of a fuel conservation strategy amid a global crisis linked to the Iran conflict. According to an official notification, the decision has been approved by the chief minister and will remain in effect for two months…
