Pakistan, April 24 -- Pakistan said on Thursday it was stepping up its energy security planning, including building strategic oil reserves and accelerating a shift to electric vehicles, as the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict raises concerns over regional fuel supply disruptions. The war in the Middle East, a key global energy hub, has heightened fears of volatility in oil and gas markets, with countries like Pakistan, which rely heavily on imported fuel, particularly vulnerable to price spikes and supply shocks. Ensuring stable energy supplies has become critical for maintaining economic stability, controlling inflation and avoiding power shortages.

"Energy security has now become a critical component of the country's overall future plan...