fuel conservation
Coverage of fuel conservation in the Nexus archive.
- Private schools in Sindh to decide weekly working days at their own convenience, education department says
Private schools in Sindh are permitted to set their own weekly working days, while public institutions must follow a six-day schedule from August 1. The Sindh Education Department clarified that the six-day directive applies only to public schools, exempting private institutions. The policy change follows earlier austerity measures introduced in March 2026 to address economic challenges linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Govt weighs activating fuel saving plans
The government may reintroduce fuel conservation measures due to rising oil prices and foreign exchange pressures from Middle East hostilities. Petrol and diesel prices will now be revised only on working days, with Ogra publishing detailed calculations online. The government retains control over various levies and duties.
- Normal speed limits reinstated on motorways, highways
The government reinstated previous speed limits on motorways and national highways, setting 120 km/h for cars and light transport vehicles and 110 km/h for public and heavy transport vehicles. The earlier reduction aimed to promote austerity and fuel conservation amid a global fuel crisis linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Dar-led committee decides to extend closing time for standalone grocery, kiryana stores to 10pm
A Dar-led committee extended the closing time for standalone grocery and kiryana stores to 10pm as part of ongoing austerity and fuel conservation measures. The committee also recommended extending these measures until June 30, including a 50% reduction in fuel allowance for official vehicles and banning non-essential foreign trips by officials.