ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level emergency meeting today to assess Pakistan’s petroleum stocks and national preparedness in response to the escalating situation in the Middle East. The review aimed to insulate the domestic economy from potential global supply chain disruptions.

During the session, the DPM/FM received a comprehensive briefing confirming that the country currently maintains adequate reserves. Officials reported that existing stocks are sufficient to meet national demand through the month of April and beyond, providing a buffer against immediate international volatility.

Strategic Review of Petroleum Reserves

Expressing satisfaction with the current supply position, Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for proactive monitoring. He directed relevant ministries and provincial authorities to remain vigilant as the geopolitical landscape in West Asia shifts.

"The government is committed to ensuring that the domestic energy market remains stable," officials noted during the briefing. The petroleum stocks are being monitored daily to prevent any artificial shortages or price gouging.

Inter-Provincial Coordination and Preparedness

The meeting served as a platform for federal and provincial alignment. Ishaq Dar issued strict directives to maintain seamless coordination to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across all regions of Pakistan.

• Key Meeting Participants:

  • Federal Minister for Petroleum

  • SAPM Tariq Bajwa

  • Federal Minister for Economic Affairs

  • Chief Secretaries and senior provincial officials

The Deputy PM concluded by ordering all concerned authorities to take "all necessary measures" to safeguard the supply chain in the coming weeks. This strategic move aims to provide economic certainty to the public and industrial sectors amid global uncertainty.