Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that the government will not raise petrol and diesel prices, offering significant relief to citizens facing mounting economic pressures.

In a national address, the Prime Minister revealed that officials had recently proposed a sharp increase, suggesting petrol should rise by Rs95 per litre and diesel by Rs203 per litre. The government, however, decided to maintain petrol at Rs322 per litre and diesel at Rs335 per litre. Without these measures, the fuel prices would have escalated to Rs544 per litre for petrol and Rs790 per litre for diesel.

PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that the federal government will absorb an extra Rs56 billion this week to shield the public from rising fuel costs. He stressed that protecting the economy of ordinary citizens remains his top priority, noting that despite global fuel prices doubling, Pakistanis have been largely spared from the full impact.

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The Prime Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to maintain peace in the region. He shared that discussions with leaders from Iran and Gulf countries are ongoing, emphasizing that these engagements are not only international responsibilities but also a moral and religious duty.

He further acknowledged the dedicated roles of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in ensuring these policies are implemented effectively. PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that Pakistan continues to work tirelessly to prevent conflicts and support stability in neighboring countries.