Pakistan has introduced temporary relief measures after sharp fuel price increases linked to global energy disruption following the US/Israel-Iran war.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced free public transport in Islamabad for 30 days from April 4, with the government covering costs. In Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced similar fare waivers and targeted subsidies, urging operators not to pass costs to passengers.
The measures follow steep price hikes—42.7% for petrol and 54.9% for diesel—which have triggered protests and long fuel queues.
• Public transport made free in Islamabad and Punjab for 30 days
• Fuel prices increased sharply amid global energy disruption
• Subsidies extended to transport operators, farmers, and motorcyclists
• IMF agreement includes a proposed $1.2bn financial support package
The crisis is linked to conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route. Authorities have also introduced austerity measures, including reduced working weeks and extended school closures, as inflation pressures intensify.
ℹ️ FRANCE24, AFP via The Straits Times
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