President Zardari chaired a high-level meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr on March 26, 2026, to review Pakistan’s economic and energy situation, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, senior cabinet members, and economic officials.
The meeting focused on rising petroleum prices, oil supply fluctuations, inflation control, and energy security measures, emphasizing the need for coordinated institutional response to regional challenges. Ministers briefed participants on stabilizing fuel costs, enforcing fiscal discipline, and managing economic spillovers.
Discussions also covered broader regional developments, including implications for Pakistan’s security, economic outlook, and food security. Officials stressed maintaining national consensus, close policy coordination, and public awareness campaigns to encourage reduced fuel consumption and the use of public transport.
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