Energy Crisis Deepens: Middle East Tensions Force Pakistan into ‘Smart Lockdowns’
Impact of war on Pakistan: The ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran is causing a huge energy crisis in the Middle East. Due to this war, the supply of crude oil, gas and essential commodities to some countries has been stopped.
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Reports have surfaced that this has the biggest impact on Pakistan. Reports have surfaced that the Pakistani government is preparing to impose a 'smart lockdown'. In this matter, the government has also said that after talking to all the state governments and officials, and knowing everyone's decision, the final decision on 'smart lockdown' will be taken.
Pak. Government calls 'smart lockdown' a rumor, but is preparing to take a decision
Actually, there are reports of 'smart lockdown' being imposed in Pakistan on social media and a notification of it is also going viral. Now, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has clarified this matter and termed the reports as rumors. He has said that do not believe such rumors. However, the Pakistan government has also said that the smart lockdown has not been implemented yet, but the final decision will be taken after discussing this matter with the state governments and officials.
...then airlines in Pakistan will be closed?
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is in a big crisis. PIA Consortium Chairman Arif Habib said that if the prices of jet fuel continue to increase, then the airlines may have to close. Recently, the prices of jet fuel (JP-1) have increased drastically. On March 21, its price per liter was Rs 388, which has increased to Rs 472. That is, it has increased by Rs 88. Since March 1, the price of jet fuel has increased by about 150 percent. Before that, the price was Rs 190. Due to uncertainty in global supply due to the US-Israel and Iran wars, fuel has increased drastically. Due to this crisis, PIA's expenses have increased greatly, which may make it difficult to operate flights.