Pakistan, July 17 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against anyone creating Artificial Fuel Shortages in Pakistan. During a high-level meeting on the economic impact of regional tensions, the prime minister instructed federal and provincial governments to work together to prevent disruptions in the supply of petroleum products.

The meeting was attended by several federal ministers, senior government officials, the Governor of the State Bank, and economic advisers. Participants reviewed the possible effects of rising regional tensions on Pakistan's economy and discussed measures to ensure economic stability.

Addressing the meeting, the prime minister said that increasing tensions in the regio...