Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Tuesday that Pakistan has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet current national requirements, even as the government steps up monitoring and conservation measures in response to evolving regional and global conditions.

The assurance came during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures.

Officials briefed the meeting that petroleum reserves across the country remain adequate and are being closely tracked. Detailed records are being maintained to promptly detect any irregularities in supply or distribution.

The prime minister directed the Ministry of Petroleum to further strengthen the import supply chain to ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel. He stressed that all relevant institutions must remain prepared to take emergency measures until the situation stabilises.

The meeting was also informed that the Intelligence Bureau would present regular monitoring reports on the implementation of the government’s directives.

Participants noted that cabinet members had voluntarily foregone their salaries as part of broader austerity efforts. Reduced fuel consumption in government departments was already yielding positive results, with savings expected to help ease pressure on the public.

Officials said the overall situation is being monitored closely, with coordinated efforts underway to maintain stability in essential supplies.

Separately, the meeting was told that sufficient stocks of medicines are also available to meet national needs.

To support continuity of governance, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has put in place special connectivity arrangements, enabling government departments to operate e-office systems remotely under work-from-home protocols.

Senior cabinet members and key officials attended the meeting, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and ministers overseeing finance, petroleum, information, and economic affairs.