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Pakistan Faces Heat! Provinces Announce Fuel Curbs, Schools Shut Amid Global Oil Crisis

NDTV Profit·9 March 2026·4d ago1 min read0 views
Pakistan Faces Heat! Provinces Announce Fuel Curbs, Schools Shut Amid Global Oil Crisis

As the global oil crisis intensifies, Pakistan is grappling with rising energy pressures, leading several provinces to implement significant fuel restrictions. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a reduction in the fuel allowance for government vehicles, a move aimed at conserving resources amidst soaring fuel prices. Concurrently, Punjab and Balochistan have opted to close schools temporarily, a response to the escalating energy crisis that has left many institutions unable to operate effectively. The decisions reflect a broader struggle within the country to manage dwindling energy supplies while addressing the economic challenges posed by fluctuating global oil markets. With the public increasingly affected by these measures, the government faces mounting pressure to find sustainable solutions to ensure energy availability and economic stability.

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