Pakistan, April 7 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that the global energy crisis could persist for months, even after a ceasefire in the Gulf. He cited widespread damage to energy infrastructure and ongoing attacks as key factors delaying recovery. The minister addressed parliament while responding to lawmakers' questions on the situation.

Aurangzeb said that normalising the global energy sector will take weeks, if not months, even after hostilities end. He emphasized that governments and businesses must plan strategically to cope with persistent disruptions. Pakistan is actively monitoring freight, insurance costs, crude oil transport, and rising petroleum rates.

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