Following significant public protests against a 42.7% increase in petrol prices, the Pakistani government has reversed its decision, lowering petrol rates to 378 rupees per litre. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the price cut during a televised address, promising to restore normalcy in citizens' lives. However, diesel prices remain high at 520 rupees per litre after a 54.9% increase. To further assist citizens, free public transport will be available in Islamabad for 30 days, costing the government approximately 350 million rupees. Similar subsidies for transport have been introduced in Punjab and Sindh provinces. The protests were fueled by rising costs, with demonstrators criticizing the government's handling of inflation, which is exacerbated by ongoing international conflicts affecting fuel supply. The International Monetary Fund has also warned of supply chain disruptions impacting Pakistan and has proposed a $1.2 billion support package to help manage the crisis.