Lahore (Urdu Point Network, April 4, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif announced that the government has decided to reduce oil duties on the country. gasoline By Rs. 80 per litre a result From her price Petrol will fall from Rs 1,000 458.40 to Rs. 378 per liter from midnight between Friday and Saturday.
Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said that new challenges are emerging for the common man. He stated that, thanks to God Almighty and the prayers of the people, every effort has been made to exploit the limited national resources to alleviate public distress and protect citizens from the inflationary storm through saving at all levels.
He pointed out that global oil Prices They have risen dramatically, and inflation has severely affected even the world’s strongest economies Pakistan I was also deeply affected. He explained that over the past three weeks, he chose not to pass on the daily increase in fuel prices to the public, because he fully understands the struggles of the average citizen who works hard all day long to earn a legitimate living for his family.
The Prime Minister said that during these three weeks, the government has spent Rs. 129 one billion Of national resources to protect the public from the full impact of rising fuel prices. He expressed hope that the ongoing global conflicts would end soon and peace would be restored, adding that the Pakistani leadership, including Deputy Prime Minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was making sincere efforts for peace.
He further said that after extensive consultations at the national level, including meetings with the President, provincial chief ministers and other leaders, a comprehensive relief package was announced. He stressed that, unlike some countries where long queues for fuel caused severe difficulties, Pakistan managed the situation effectively through timely decisions and collective efforts.
As per the measures announced, support of Rs. 100 per liter will be provided for motorcycles. Likewise, the goods transport and public transport sectors will get a one-month subsidy, with small trucks getting Rs 1,000. 70,000 large trucks Rs. 80,000 and public transport buses Rs. 100,000 per month to prevent increases in prices and prices of essential commodities.
The Prime Minister also announced Rs. 1,500 per acre, assistance to small farmers. He added that fares for economy class passengers on Pakistan Railways will not be increased and clear instructions have been issued to the Ministry of Railways in this regard.
He thanked all the provincial chief ministers, including Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Murad Ali Shah, Sohail Afridi and Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, for their cooperation and commitment to this national cause. He stressed that unity and collective effort are necessary to overcome such challenges.
The Prime Minister emphasized that these measures will also apply to Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, along with… Federalism The government provides the necessary resources.
He admitted that although these steps would provide relief, the challenges facing the public were still great. He pledged that the government would continue to work tirelessly so that people could return to a stable and peaceful life.
Announcing further austerity measures, the Prime Minister said that the previous decision to deposit two months’ salaries by Cabinet members has now been extended to six months, as part of efforts to save national resources.
He concluded his speech by expressing his hope that, with God’s grace, Pakistan would soon move towards prosperity, development and poverty reduction. He reiterated that the government will take all necessary steps to provide relief to the people during this difficult period.