Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Pakistan provides fuel aid to 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government has provided fuel subsidies to more than 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices, officials said Tuesday. Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the program was designed to ease the burden on millions of peopl…

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pakistan provides fuel aid to over 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Pakistan’s government is providing fuel subsidies to over 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Pakistan provides fuel aid to 9 million low-income people as Middle East war drives up prices (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government has provided fuel subsidies to more than 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices, officials said Tuesday. Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the program was designed to ease the burden on millions of peopl…

  3. New York Post

    Pakistan provides financial aid to 9 million low-income people as Iran war drives up prices (opens New York Post)

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    Pakistan has launched a targeted fuel subsidy program to help over 9 million low-income motorists cope with rising energy prices.