Overview
- Facing a jump in global oil costs, the prime minister said petrol prices will be reset soon and extended one‑month fuel subsidies for motorcyclists plus public and goods transport.
- The government said soaring crude has pushed the weekly import bill from about $300 million to roughly $800 million, and ordered fare hikes for passengers and freight to be held back.
- New Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules 2026 restrict government employees from running social‑media or media platforms, engaging in politics, or publishing without prior approval, with the limits applying on and off duty.
- The Anti‑Narcotics Force seized 180 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in used‑clothing bales in a Karachi Port container bound for Cameroon, with arrests now being pursued.
- Pakistan‑Iran air links resumed after a 60‑day suspension, restoring passenger flights between the two countries, while Punjab launched a Rs23 billion plan for the Kacha belt to bolster security and basic services.