Additional measures will be taken in coming days due to unstable situation in Middle East.
ISLAMABAD - The federal government on Thursday appealed to the public to adopt measures to save petrol and diesel in order to avoid the risk of the availability of petroleum products being affected in the coming days.
The appeal was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, which focused on the implementation of fuel-saving and austerity measures in light of the rapidly deteriorating regional situation.
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It was emphasised that readiness is required to cope with every possible scenario, and approaches must be adapted according to changing circumstances. The meeting emphasised carpooling should be adopted to save fuel and transportation should be conducted collectively. Unnecessary travel should be avoided and that commuting should be limited to save fuel. In his remarks, the Prime Minister said all relevant departments should remain prepared for emergency measures until the situation improves. He said the policy of austerity and savings has made it possible to provide relief to the public.
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The meeting was informed that adequate petroleum product reserves are available to meet national requirements, and further arrangements are being made. It was informed that in view of the unstable situation in the Middle East and the region, which could severely affect fuel supply, additional conservation measures will need to be taken in the coming days.
The Prime Minister directed that in coordination with the provinces, a comprehensive plan should be formulated to address any emergency situation.
The meeting was also attended by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and National Security Advisor Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings.
During their most cordial conversation, the PM conveyed Eid felicitations to President Erdogan, his family, and the brotherly people of Turkiye. These sentiments were warmly reciprocated by the Turkish leader. The two leaders also prayed for peace, unity and prosperity of the Ummah.
The PM reiterated his strong condemnation of the ongoing escalation in the region, particularly the missile attacks on Turkiye, and said that the entire Pakistani nation stood in solidarity with its Turkish brothers and sisters in these challenging times. Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement for the promotion of peace, prosperity and economic growth, bilaterally and in the region. PM Shehbaz Sharif also held telephonic conversation with King of the Jordan Abdullah-II to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. During their warm conversation, the Prime Minister extended Eid greetings and felicitations to the Royal Family and the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Jordan.
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King Abdullah-II reciprocated these sentiments. Both the leaders also called for peace and harmony in the ranks of the Ummah.
The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region.
While expressing his strong condemnation of the attacks on Jordan during the ongoing regional escalation, the Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the people of Jordan in these difficult times.
He emphasized the need for restraint, de-escalation, and diplomatic resolution of tensions.
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Shehbaz Sharif fondly recalled King Abdullah’s visit to Pakistan last November.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthening its close and brotherly relations with Jordan in all areas of shared interest, particularly in trade, investment, and defence.
Both the leaders agreed to remain in close contact on bilateral and regional matters.