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Pakistan is grappling with a significant petrol crisis, with fuel prices rising by up to 54 percent, driven by the ongoing Middle East war. Citizens and businesses are facing real challenges, prompting discussions on potential solutions like electrification.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction in petrol prices and stated that all cabinet members would forgo their salaries for six months, following public backlash over a steep price hike.
A powerful earthquake, reported between magnitude 5.8 and 5.9, struck Afghanistan, causing at least eight fatalities. Tremors were felt across the region, including parts of Pakistan and India.
Analysis shows the Russian army recorded almost no territorial gains on the frontline in Ukraine in March for the first time since 2023, amidst a massive drone and missile salvo that killed 14.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation following an unprecedented increase in petrol and high-speed diesel prices. The address aims to explain the government's decision and its implications.
Two police officers and a Bureau of Corrections worker were shot dead in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines, on Good Friday after a confrontation.