The Pakistani government has opted not to reduce domestic fuel prices despite a decline in global oil rates. Instead, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that the savings will be redirected towards critical infrastructure projects in Balochistan and Sindh.
Key Developments
Fuel Prices Unchanged: Petrol will remain at Rs254.63 per litre, and high-speed diesel at Rs258.64 per litre for the next fortnight .
Infrastructure Investments:
N-25 Highway Upgrade: Funds will be used to dualize the N-25 Highway, connecting Chaman, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Karachi, upgrading it to motorway standards .
Karachi Canal Phase 2: Completion of this phase is expected to irrigate hundreds of acres in Balochistan .
Sindh Motorways: Construction of the M-6 and M-9 motorways from Sukkur to Hyderabad and Hyderabad to Karachi is also planned .
