The crisis has hit Pakistan with particular ferocity. Jet fuel prices have soared nearly 150% since March 1, jumping from 190 to 472 rupees per litre. Arif Habib, chairman of the PIA Consortium, warned that Pakistan International Airlines “could be forced to shut down” if prices remain at current levels. The government was forced to publicly debunk a viral fake notification claiming weekend lockdowns had been ordered nationwide as a fuel-saving measure — an indication of how deep public anxiety runs.
Walter Murrow
March 29, 2026
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