The oil crisis in Pakistan has deepened amid the Iran war. There the prices of diesel and petrol have been increased a lot so that people use their vehicles less. Meanwhile, Shahbaz Sharif’s government has made a big announcement. All public transport has been made free in Islamabad for the next 30 days.

Why did Shahbaz government make this announcement?

Ever since Iran has imposed blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, oil tankers of most countries are stuck in the Gulf of Iran. Big countries like China and India have created their own stock, but Pakistan does not have any oil stock at all and this is the reason why the shortage of oil there has increased a lot. That is why there has been a huge increase in oil prices there. Shahbaz wants that now more and more people should travel by public transport so that minimum petrol and diesel is consumed.

How much is one liter petrol available in Pakistan?

Pakistan had increased the prices of petrol and diesel today (Friday), after which now one liter petrol is available for Rs 458 and diesel for Rs 520 (Pakistani). Shahbaz government has taken this decision after the rise in crude oil prices in the global market due to the US-Iran war. Not only this, now Pakistan’s kerosene oil is also available at Rs 457 per liter.

How much has diesel-petrol prices increased so far in PAK?

After the start of the US-Iran war, Pakistan had simultaneously increased the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 55 per liter across the country on March 6 and now again the Shahbaz government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel drastically, that is, in 28 days, the government of Pakistan has increased the prices of petrol and diesel by a total of Rs 192 per liter and diesel by Rs 239 per liter.

Economic Affairs Advisor Khurram Shahzad’s reaction was also revealed regarding the increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in Pakistan. He said that last month there was an increase of 8% in petrol consumption and 13% increase in diesel consumption. This is an alarm bell amid the Iran crisis.

Amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East, Pakistan is trying to show itself as a country that facilitates talks between America and Iran. During this period, Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts behind the scenes. According to the report, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir spoke directly to Donald Trump on phone. The next day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif talked to Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian and even said that if needed, Islamabad could be made a venue for talks.

After this, Pakistan sent the 15-point peace proposal given by America to Iran, but Tehran rejected it. Along with Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt are also trying to organize talks between America and Iran in this matter. As the war in the Middle East has escalated and the energy crisis in the world has deepened, the efforts of these countries have also intensified.

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However, it is not easy for Pakistan to make peace. If Iran persists in its stance and does not back down, the situation may worsen. In such a situation, the risk of Pakistan getting directly drawn into this war also increases, especially because it has a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. If Pakistan succeeds in bringing America and Iran together to the negotiating table in this crisis, then its international image can be greatly strengthened. This had happened earlier in 1972, when Pakistan played an important role in Richard Nixon’s visit to China.

What will be the benefit to Pakistan?

Pakistan can also directly benefit from the end of this war. Its population consists largely of Shia Muslims and there were protests in the country after the attacks at the beginning of the war. Apart from this, a long war can become a threat to Pakistan, because it can affect its borders and internal situation. Pakistan’s border with Iran is in Balochistan, where there has been tension before. Although relations have improved somewhat now, this area may become sensitive again if the war escalates.

What could be Pakistan’s role in Iran war?

One special thing about Pakistan is that it is a country which has contacts with both America and Iran. This is why he is being seen as a mediator, but the biggest challenge is his defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. If Iran attacks Saudi Arabia, Pakistan may also be pressured to help under this agreement. In such a situation, Pakistan’s situation may become more difficult. Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has also said that he is constantly trying to find a solution through talks before the situation worsens.

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The mysterious death of Islamabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Adil Akbar has created a sensation in Pakistan. According to the postmortem report, he died due to a bullet in the head, but no evidence was found that anyone had shot him. According to Islamabad Police, Adeel Akbar died after being shot inside his vehicle while he was going to office from Constitution Avenue.

Formation of a high level team to investigate the death

This incident has shocked the police department of Pakistan because SP Akbar was a senior and experienced officer. According to Pakistani media reports, the government has formed a high-level team to investigate the suicide angle. The police have seized the weapon used in this incident. It is being told that he took the gun from his government gunman and shot himself in the head.

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Home Talal Chaudhary said that a high-level investigation team has been formed under the supervision of Inspector General of Police, Islamabad. He said that according to initial reports, SP Adeel shot himself inside his vehicle. The investigation committee includes DIG Headquarters, DIG Islamabad and DIG Security.

Was transferred from Balochistan to Islamabad

According to IG Islamabad, SP Adeel Akbar shot himself inside his car. He said, “The CCTV footage does not show any external attack. It seems that everything happened inside the vehicle itself.” Adil Akbar was recently transferred from Balochistan to Islamabad. His colleagues, driver and employees present at the time of the incident are also being interrogated.

Claim of being an Indian spy on social media

After the death of Adil Akbar, many social media users started claiming that he was an Indian spy and had helped New Delhi during Operation Sindoor. However, no official statement has come from Pakistani authorities regarding these allegations.

A user on social media

SP City of Islamabad Police Adeel Akbar was an agent of India

He shot himself today.

His inputs were very helpful during Operation Sindoor.

Thank you Adeel bhai, you have been a great help. pic.twitter.com/zqlFD4MIJz

— Unknown (@Anonymous_Atti) October 23, 2025

Another user claimed that Akbar was pressured by the Pakistani army and government to file false cases against pro-Palestinian protesters.

Serious allegations against Pakistan government

Another user on social media wrote, “Islamabad Police SP Adil Akbar shot himself. He has been admitted to the hospital. He was being pressurized by the Pakistani army and government to fabricate false cases against the pro-Palestinian TLP protesters. Is Pakistan now an ally of Israel?”

A Pakistan court has directed the central government to set up an inquiry commission in 30 days to investigate the alleged misuse of the country’s controversial blasphemy laws. Questions have been raised about blasphemy laws in Pakistan, because in such cases often the crowd targets people regardless of the legal process.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan of Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the formation of an inquiry commission on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) to investigate the misuse of these laws. The military ruler Ziaul Haq made these laws more rigid in the 1980s to protect the sanctity of the Prophet and the Quran.

Conspiracy to implicate in blasphemy case

The court passed this order during a hearing on a case related to several complaints of blasphemy. It is alleged that some officers, lawyers and other persons of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conspired to implicate the innocent people in the blasphemy case and later used it to threaten money by threatening legal action.

It is alleged that those who refused to pay the money, were allegedly prosecuted under the blasphemy laws. In the last few years, many people accused of blasphemy were murdered by religious extremists.

Investigation will have to be completed in four months

This petition was first filed in September last year. The court heard at least 42 times before directing the federal government to set up an inquiry commission. Justice Khan said that the commission will have to complete the investigation in four months. However, if necessary, he can request the court to extend the deadline.

He said that according to data from the think-tank Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), 701 blasphemy cases were registered between 1947 and 2021, including 1,308 men and 107 women, including 1,415 people, were found accused. At least 89 people were killed in these cases, while 30 were injured. Among those killed were 72 men and 17 women.

Rapid growth in blasphemy cases

Statistics show that after the amendments presented by Jiaul Haq in 1986, the cases were rapidly increased when the blasphemy was made a death penalty. Prior to these amendments, only 11 cases were registered and three people were killed.

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