"Islamabad: March 19, 2026. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (#COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) attends an important meeting chaired by Prime Minister of #Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif A review meeting on the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures, in view of the rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, was held today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting was briefed on the country's current reserves, consumption, and performance. The meeting was informed that adequate reserves of petroleum products are available to meet national requirements, and further arrangements are being made. Due to the timely practical measures and directives issued by the Prime Minister, arrangements regarding fuel reserves could be made. Due to the unstable situation in the Middle East and the region, fuel supply could be severely affected; therefore, further conservation measures will need to be taken in the coming days to address this. The Prime Minister directed that a comprehensive action plan be prepared in collaboration with the provinces so that emergency situations can be managed. The meeting was also informed of the progress on the implementation of austerity and conservation measures. The Prime Minister said that adopting a policy of conservation and austerity has made it possible to provide relief to the people. The meeting was further briefed that implementation of the directives issued by the Prime Minister is being ensured, and monitoring is also being conducted by the Intelligence Bureau. While briefing the meeting, it was stated that all situations are being monitored, and records of petroleum products are being maintained, so that any irregularity can be immediately identified and steps can be taken to prevent it. The meeting participants said that the elite should come forward and set an example of conservation and austerity by embracing the spirit of sacrifice and selflessness. The government also appealed to the public to adopt fuel conservation measures for petrol and diesel, so that the risk of disruption in the availability of petroleum products in the coming days can be avoided. The meeting participants further said that preparedness will be necessary to deal with every possible situation, and conduct must be adapted according to changing circumstances. Carpooling should be adopted to save petrol, travel should be done collectively. Unnecessary travel should be avoided, and movement should be restricted to save oil. The Prime Minister said that all relevant institutions should remain prepared for emergency measures until the situation improves. The meeting was attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, National Security Adviser Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima, Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kiani, and relevant senior government officials."