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Pakistan Forms Committee to Secure Energy Amid Tensions

6/18/2025

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In response to escalating regional tensions from Israel's attacks on Iran, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to oversee petroleum prices and supply. Led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the committee aims to safeguard energy security by evaluating market stability, supply chain reliability, and foreign exchange impacts during this critical time.

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In response to escalating regional tensions from Israel's attacks on Iran, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to oversee petroleum prices and supply. Led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the committee aims to safeguard energy security by evaluating market stability, supply chain reliability, and foreign exchange impacts during this critical time.