PM directs continuous monitoring of oil consumption amid regional tensions

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure continuous monitoring of oil consumption in the country in view of rising regional tensions.

The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review petroleum reserves and supply. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Cheema, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and senior officials.

During the briefing, the prime minister was informed that the country currently has sufficient petroleum reserves and that arrangements have already been made to meet future demand. Officials also stressed the need to maintain austerity measures to ensure efficient use of resources.

Shehbaz Sharif noted that consistent monitoring of oil consumption and reserves has helped avert any crisis so far, adding that government efforts to provide relief to the public will continue.