SECURITYJul 28 · 07:53 UTCDAWN[email protected] (News Desk)

PM orders increase in country's strategic petroleum reserves; changes to oil refining policy approved

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to increase strategic petroleum reserves, and the cabinet approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023. The policy changes aim to upgrade oil refineries to meet energy needs, reduce fuel imports, and provide environment-friendly fuel.

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