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g PM SHEHBAZ INVITES US IRANIAN DELEGATIONS TO ISLAMABAD ON APRIL 10 FOR ‘PEACE TALKS ’
g PREMIER SHEHBAZ EXPRESSES HOPE TALKS WOULD RESULT IN LASTING PEACE, THANKS GULF STATES FOR COMMITMENT TO PEACE
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gion Israel launched its heaviest strikes yet on Lebanon, while Iran targeted Gulf neighbours’ oil facilities, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire US President Donald Trump endorsed the two-week truce shortly before a self-imposed deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz describing it in a Truth Social post as a big day for world peace and signalling Washington s support for regional stability, including ensuring safe passage through the strategic waterway
g TRUMP DISPATCHES JD VANCE–LED DELEGATION FOR ISLAMABAD NEGOTIATIONS
g IRANIAN PRESIDENT CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN TALKS WITH TEAM TO BE LED BY SPEAKER QALIBAF, FM ABBA S ARAGHCHI
g PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS US WOULD WORK CLOSELY WITH IRAN, INCLUDING DISCUSSIONS ON TARIFF AND SANCTIONS RELIEF
remain elevated following recent cross-border security developments On April 2 FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during a weekly briefing that while Pakistan was engaged in dialogue with Afghanistan to de-escalate the situation, Kabul must demonstrate visible and verifiable actions He said Pakistan s participation in the China-hosted talks was
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all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) nuclear dust Nothing has been touched from the date of attack Many of the 15 points have already been agreed to ” He added that any country supplying military weapons to Iran will face an immediate 50% tariff on goods sold to the United States,
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dam, along with operational limitations in the irrigation network, have affected water distribution According to officials from the Ministry of Water Resources the season began with 2 3 MAF of carryover storage on April 1 which increased by about 1 MAF due to rainfall and expected inflows from the Kabul River Provinces have not yet submitted irrigation indents, citing sufficient availability at this stage The committee was informed that Tunnel-5 at Tarbela dam initially scheduled for completion in June 2025 has been pushed to August 2027
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He voiced confidence that the upcoming talks in Islamabad would yield further progress toward a comprehensive and lasting settlement Earlier in the day, the prime minister announced that Washington and Tehran, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire “everywhere including Lebanon marking a major step toward
down-to-the-wire bid by Pakistan and other mediators to avert Trump's threat to destroy all power plants and bridges across Iran a move that legal experts said could constitute a war crime Turkiye and Egypt had also been helping mediate in recent days China helped get Iran to the negotiating table, Trump told AFP on Wednesday PM Shehbaz in a separate X post said
COMMENT
Stepping back from the brink
Trump allows a t wo -week ceasefire, but af ter that?
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the US-Israeli attack on Iran, after the latter agreed to the reopening of the Hormuz Strait, thereby allowing the restoration of the 20 percent of the world s oil supply that had been blocked
However, amid the euphoria and tumbling oil prices (Brent crude slipped to $93 from $110) and rising stock markets, the question remains of what would happen after the ceasefire Mr Trump has allied the pause to give time to diplomacy, the reason he had given for the original pause This two-week pause succeeds a previous postponement, and thus he has not got a deal, but only the opening of the Hormuz Strait It is still not clear whether this postponement is meant to be permanent or whether it will only result in a renewal of the attack after the end of the pause, or will this mean the world is heading towards peace
Though the ceasefire does mean that oil prices will come down, the main US war aims do not seem to have been achieved Though Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed, along with a number of leading Iranian leaders and commanders, the survivors are not producing the stockpiles of enriched uranium, nor are they committing to end their missile programme Left in its present state, it seems that the war has not resolved anything That means the chances of a renewal at some future date are bright That is the lesson of this conflict, which came after a bombing campaign last June Though the Iranian proposal will form the basis of talks, it is unlikely that the USA will agree to such demands as withdrawal from the Middle East or paying reparations There is general satisfaction that the fighting will now cease, though the question of Israel will remain After all, the war started because Israel pressed the USA, and little or no attention is being paid to whether Israel has achieved its war aims or not Thus though it is not directly involved in the negotiations it is going to be Israeli wishes that determine
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Dr Zafar Khan SafDar
with noise Diplomacy, when it matters most, arrives in a whisper It does not step onto stages or travel with motorcades It moves in the margins through trusted intermediaries careful words and relationships built long before crisis strikes And yet it is often this quiet unseen labour that changes the course of events In the tense hours before a two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran was announced, one of the most consequential diplomatic efforts unfolded far from Washington Brussels or New York It was happening in Islamabad Pakistan stepped into a role beyond the reach of most traditional powers quietly bridging adversaries who could not speak to one another, not through force or fame but through position and trust, drawing on decades of familiarity with Iran, steady ties with the USA, a defence understanding with Saudi Arabia without being seen as Riyadh’s proxy and strategic engagement with Turkey and China a unique position that allowed it to act where others could not navigating a world in which Gulf states are seen in Tehran as extensions of US influence, European capitals often lack immediate leverage, and the United Nations is slowed by procedure and division, yet Pakistan could convey messages to both sides without advancing any hidden agenda revealing the subtle almost invisible power of credibility and neutrality For Pakistan this moment carries significance far beyond the immediate ceasefire It challenges a narrative long entrenched in international perception: that the country is primarily a site of instability to be managed rather than a partner capable of managing instability elsewhere In this episode Pakistan did not simply react to events but quietly shaped
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same time the country continues to face internal pressures including economic constraints political contention, and security concerns along multiple borders Diplomacy, however, does not demand perfection It depends on credibility, patience, and the capacity to listen when others cannot speak directly Pakistan’s network of relationships built across rival divides and regional players allowed it to operate where direct engagement was impossible It did not impose solutions but conveyed messages, reduced misunderstandings, and most critically, bought time Often, in moments of crisis, buying time is the most consequential act a state can perform Brief though it may be the two-week ceasefire carved a rare space for reflection where there had been only reaction giving leaders a moment to pause before decisions could spiral into irreversible consequences This pause was not accidental; it was forged
Where the world paused, Pakistan spoke
through quiet disciplined effort with Pakistan at its centre proving that in today s world true power is often less about force or size and more about trust access and the subtle authority that comes from perceived neutrality Pakistan s role in mediating the ceasefire is rooted in a tradition of quiet but consequential diplomacy In 1971 it opened secret channels that helped pave the way for the US-China rapprochement proving that influence often comes not from military might or economic scale but from access discretion and credibility
This episode illuminates a broader truth about 21st-century diplomacy: influence is no longer determined solely by scale or coercive capability Access, trust credibility and perceived neutrality increasingly define who can shape outcomes Pakistan s intervention shows that middle powers often overlooked in global headlines can affect conflict dynamics if they occupy the right relationships and exercise patience, discretion, and consistency The ceasefire itself is fragile Hostilities may resume and underlying disputes remain unresolved Yet even temporary pauses can prevent escalation save lives and create political breathing room In a region fraught with historical tension the value of buying time, of slowing the engine of conflict cannot be overstated Diplomacy, at its most effective, is
Even as the ceasefire remains uncer tain and underlying tensions persist, these fleeting hours revealed the subtle force of a state often mischaracteriz ed and underestimated Where larg er powers struggled or hesitated, Pakistan created space for dialogue , prevented immediate escalation, and transformed uncer tainty into a moment of reflection The world may not always notice such work
The invisible backbone
Web of neglect
Zaha Iqbal
THIS April, across Punjab and much of Pakistan the weather has not followed its usual rhythm Instead of a steady transition into summer many regions have been caught between bursts of heat, overcast skies, and repeated spells of nighttime rain For people accustomed to predictable seasonal shifts, this pattern feels unfamiliar and difficult to explain especially when warm afternoons are followed by cool rain-soaked evenings What once appeared to be a reliable progression from spring to summer now seems unsettled, raising an important question about whether this is simply unusual weather or part of a deeper and more persistent change Under normal conditions the transition from March to April in Punjab is relatively consistent March brings moderate temperatures with average highs ranging between 25°C and 28°C, along with occasional rainfall By April, temperatures typically rise above 32°C, while rainfall declines significantly to an average of 15 to 25 mm for the entire month However recent observations suggest a departure from this pattern Data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department has indicated higher-than-average rainfall events in early April in several parts of Punjab, along with unusual fluctuations in temperature In some areas, short heat spells have been interrupted by sudden rainstorms creating a pattern that does not align with historical climate behavior
These changes are not limited to Pakistan alone According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, global surface temperatures have already risen by approximately 1 1°C above pre-industrial levels, a shift that is sufficient to disrupt long-established weather systems Warmer air holds about seven percent more moisture for every 1 C increase in temperature which directly contributes to more intense and unpredictable rainfall This explains why regions that would typically experience dry conditions during this time of year are now witnessing sudden and sometimes heavy precipitation In Pakistan the situation is further influenced by western disturbances which are weather systems originating from the Mediterranean region Historically, these systems have brought winter and early spring rainfall that supports agriculture and replenishes water resources However recent trends indicate that their frequency and intensity are changing Research published by the World Bank highlights that South Asia has seen an increase in erratic precipitation patterns, with rainfall events becoming more concentrated
and less evenly distributed This means that instead of light, spread-out rain, regions are more likely to experience sudden downpours followed by dry spells a pattern that aligns closely with what is currently being observed The consequences of these shifts extend well beyond daily inconvenience Agriculture which contributes nearly 19 percent to Pakistan s GDP and employs about 38 percent of the workforce, is highly dependent on predictable weather Crops such as wheat, which is harvested in April are particularly vulnerable to unexpected rainfall Even a few days of untimely rain can damage grain quality and reduce yields affecting both farmers incomes and national food security A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that climate variability is already impacting crop productivity in Pakistan with increasing risks expected in the coming decades Urban areas across Punjab face a different set of challenges Rapid urbanization has reduced green cover and increased the amount of concrete infrastructure, which absorbs and retains heat This creates urban heat islands, where temperatures can be several degrees higher than surrounding rural areas At the same time drainage systems in many cities are not designed to handle sudden heavy rainfall
According to estimates from local government assessments, even moderate rain can lead to water accumulation in low-lying areas, disrupting traffic and increasing the risk of waterborne diseases The combination of rising temperatures and erratic rainfall places additional strain on already stretched urban systems Pakistan s vulnerability to climate change is widely recognized at the global level Despite contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, the country ranks among the top ten most climate-vulnerable nations according to the Global Climate Risk Index The floods of 2022 provided a stark illustration of this vulnerability Trig-
gered by extreme monsoon rainfall, the disaster affected more than 33 million people and caused economic losses exceeding $30 billion While such large-scale events draw international attention smaller but persistent changes such as shifting rainfall patterns and temperature variability, are equally significant because they gradually reshape living conditions and economic stability
The science behind these changes is well established Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane trap heat in the atmosphere leading to a rise in global temperatures This warming affects atmospheric circulation, altering the movement of weather systems and making them less predictable At the same time, increased evaporation due to higher temperatures adds more moisture to the atmosphere which can result in heavier rainfall when conditions trigger precipitation Urbanization and deforestation further intensify these effects by reducing natural cooling processes and weakening the environment’s ability to absorb excess water
Addressing these challenges requires a combination of mitigation and adaptation strategies One of the most immediate priorities is improving urban infrastructure Cities across
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t h a t h a s f a r- r e a c h i n g i m p l i c a t i o n s . R e c o g n i z i n g t h i s c h a n g e i s t h e f i r s t s t e p t o w a rd
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war They are fed up with sending their sons
and indeed against the region as a whole - are part of its hallucinatory designs for “Greater Israel”
DAMAGE CONTROL: Israel’s apologists in the US are panicking They do not know how to do damage control anymore The truth is out: the war on Iran was an Israeli plot and the egomaniac Trump was duped into joining While most Americans oppose this war, the overwhelming majority of Israelis support it At its core, this is an Israeli war - not an “Israeli-American” one Trump and
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TRUMP SAYS HE BELIEVES CHINA GOT IRAN TO COME TO THE NEGOTIATION TABLE
1 Pakistan s diligent and sincere efforts for transformation of our world into a global village where peace, harmony and mutual respect for rights and liberties of humanity are accorded top importance besides ensuring the promotion of global peace have begun to bear fruits The ceasefire between Iran and the United States is a glorious practical manifestation of the relentless endeavors of Pakistan at the international diplomatic scenario Pakistan has demonstrated its capabilities as a successful diplomatic nation on the global stage and today the international community is openly acknowledging its pivotal role Credit goes to the continuous hard work of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their unprecedented tact, diplomacy and leadership in precarious and perilous times in the present history of mankind
2 The phrase politics is another form of service has often been heard, but over the past two years, it has taken a practical and visible shape in Punjab A well-organized attempt was made by enemies of Pakistan and their local facilitators to erode people s trust in politics sow seeds of despair demoralization and hatred and divide society under a specific nefarious agenda However, under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz, the politics of despair, hatred, and polarization has been buried within a short span of two years This is why the people of Punjab are openly hailing her leadership and reposing trust in her competence and capabilities
3 By ensuring the proper use of the national exchequer, Maryam Nawaz has proven that the negativity created in the minds of the public was nothing more
than political point-scoring By spending public money on the public, she has successfully earned a place in the hearts of the people Amid rising global tensions there were concerns about potential economic and energy crises in Pakistan
However Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made timely and difficult decisions, as a result of which, Pakistan averted crisis and panic successfully These decisions were effectively implemented in their true spirit by the Punjab government 4 Punjab took lead to implement a viable and public friendly austerity plan In the initial phase salaries of the provincial cabinet and parliamentary secretaries were reduced for two months Government officers also accepted salary reductions with a positive spirit It is worth mentioning here that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has not been drawing her salary since the first day of assuming office Fuel for the Punjab cabinet was considerably discontinued, while fuel usage for government officers was also reduced These measures were not merely announced but were visibly implemented practically 5 In terms of relief measures Punjab has provided the largest
g PUNJAB CM HAILS PAKISTAN’S R OLE IN IR AN–US CEASEFIRE, L AUDING PM SHEHB AZ SHARIF, FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR FOR HISTORIC EFFORTS
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and
Bhatti, Managing Director, OPF, along with senior officers from both NADRA and OPF were also present During the meeting matters relating to the facilitation of overseas Pakistanis by NADRA were discussed in detail with particular emphasis on enhancing service delivery and ensuring the swift issuance of NADRA-related documents The Chairman, BoG, OPF, apprised the participants of various issues highlighted by the Pakistani community during his recent visits to Japan and Korea He specifically requested the establishment of a NADRA facilitation desk at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo noting that the absence of such a facility is causing considerable difficulties for the Pakistani community residing there
Chery Master Pakistan is all set to launch its C-segment 5-seater plugin hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the Tiggo 7 in Pakistan on April 10 as the company expands its locally assembled new energy vehicle portfolio, building Pakistan s largest CKD PHEV lineup, and intensifies competition in the SUV market
The company said the Tiggo 7 PHEV will be offered as a locally assembled (CKD) model from the outset, with deliveries targeted within June 2026, subject to booking volumes
The launch comes at a time of rising fuel prices in Pakistan with the company positioning the Tiggo 7 PHEV as a technologically advanced and cost-efficient mobility solution It said the vehicle can reduce fuel costs by over 70% compared to conventional petrol SUVs when used in pure
electric mode for daily driving while also contributing to lower fuel imports and reduced dependence on imported energy Built on Chery’s fifth-generation Super Hybrid architecture the world s best plug-in hybrid technology engineered as a purpose-built platform the vehicle combines a 1 5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an 18 3 kWh battery and dedicated hybrid transmission The system produces 255 kW (342 horsepower) and 525 Nm of torque with a claimed 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 8 4 seconds
The company said the vehicle offers over 90 kilometres of pure electric driving range and a combined range of over 1 200 kilometres positioning it as a dual-use solution for both daily commuting and long-distance travel
The Tiggo 7 PHEV is also among Chery’s highest-volume global models The Tiggo 7 series has remained one of China’s best-
selling SUVs for four consecutive years and stands among the most exported models in Chery s global portfolio
According to the company, the vehicle is equipped with eight airbags and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) along with features including a 24 6-inch dual display, Sony audio system, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
Globally Chery remains China s largest automotive exporter for over two decades with operations in more than 120 countries and a global user base exceeding 19 million In Pakistan, the brand operates through Master Auto Engineering part of the Master Group with over 60 years of industrial and automotive experience
The company said dealership and aftersales infrastructure had been established nationwide prior to launch, with test drives available across its network
LAHORE
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Capital City Police Officer (CCPO)
Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Wednesday underscored the centrality of public service in policing, stressing the need to reform police culture by adopting a more professional accountable and courteous attitude towards citizens
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the performance, crime situation and security arrangements of Iqbal Town and Saddar divisions CCPO Kamyana directed authorities to identify and initiate legal
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ISLAMABAD s ta f f r e p o r t
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has postponed its planned April 9 public gathering after the government asked the opposition party to reconsider the event in view of upcoming US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad according to a report by Geo News
The development came after Law
Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar urged PTI to delay the rally, citing the timing of the diplomatic engagement in the federal capital The report said the request was made ahead of the US-Iran talks scheduled to take place in Islamabad PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said the party had received a message from PTI founder Imran Khan regarding the matter According to the report, Gohar said the party decided to
defer the April 9 rally after considering the government’s request
The report said the PTI chief expressed the hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran would become permanent It added that the party s decision to postpone the gathering was linked to the broader situation surrounding the dialogue
S E: According to the report the law minister had asked the opposition to review its call for the April 9 rally PTI subsequently delayed the event, with Barrister Gohar confirming that the party had received guidance from the PTI founder
The report did not indicate a new date for the rally in the summary provided but said the postponement followed direct communication linked to
the government s concerns over the timing of the event
The planned rally had been announced by PTI as part of its political activities but the party chose to put it off after the request was conveyed Barrister Gohar s remarks as cited in the report indicated that the decision was taken after a message was received from the party founder
The postponement came as Islamabad prepared to host US-Iran dialogue a factor the government highlighted in asking PTI to reconsider holding a political rally on the same date The report said the request was made in light of the diplomatic engagement and the situation surrounding it PTI’s leadership linked its response to the wider regional context, with the PTI chief voicing hope that the US-Iran ceasefire would hold on a lasting basis
The decision marks a temporary pause in the party s mobilisation plans in the capital The report presented the postponement as a response to the government’s appeal rather than a cancellation of the rally
No further operational details about the rescheduled event were included in the source summary The report focused on the government s request, PTI s acceptance of that request, and the party leadership’s stated position regarding the ceasefire and the upcoming talks in Islamabad
dialogue rather than military confrontation On the domestic front the TTAP urged the government to promote political dialogue uphold the rule of law and respect the public mandate It called for unity among political forces to address ongoing national challenges
Pakistan condemns israeli minister’s raid on al-aqsa mosque
ISLAMABAD s at t r e p o r t Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir which took place a day earlier In an official statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a direct assault on the sanctity and historical character of the holy site The statement underlined that the act represents a clear violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions governing the status of religious sites in Jerusalem The ministry termed the event “reprehensible” and firmly rejected all attempts by the Israeli occupying authorities to alter or undermine the established religious, historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque Pakistan s condemnation follows heightened regional sensitivities regarding the protection of Islamic holy sites, with the Ministry reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to defending their integrity The statement also emphasized Pakistan s call for adherence to international law and the continued support for the resolutions safeguarding the status quo of Al-Aqsa
ISLAMABAD s ta f f r e p o r t
The federal government has removed the acting chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and assigned the regulator ’s top post to a senior Pakistan Administrative Service officer on an interim basis amid concerns linked to oil supply management and petroleum pricing According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Nabeel Ahmed Awan, a BS-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service who is currently serving as secretary of the Establishment Division has been given the additional charge of Ogra chairman with immediate effect The arrangement will remain in place for three months or until a regular chairperson is appointed The outgoing acting chairman Shahzad Iqbal had been serving in the role on a look-after basis He will continue as Member Gas The change comes as the government has faced criticism over the way the regulator has been run for more than a year After the completion of former chairman Masroor Khan’s term the government extended his tenure without legal cover instead of beginning the process for appointing a permanent replacement Earlier this year, it again did not appoint a regular chairman and instead handed the charge to Iqbal
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S: Iqbal had recently come under criticism during a
meeting of the cabinet committee on oil products monitoring chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb over what participants described as weak progress on automation and integration of the petroleum supply chain and pricing system Participants in the meeting noted that he was unable to properly explain the situation and did not effectively defend the regulator s position Last week Ogra and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) were also criticised at a meeting of the special cabinet committee on petroleum over what was described as slow and inadequate online integration and automation of oil product stock and supply data for better visibility and monitoring Following that meeting the government decided to involve law enforcement and investigation agencies to improve oversight of retail petroleum outlets and check hoarding Members of the committee also questioned certain gaps in petroleum pricing especially in the diesel rate build-up Dawn had reported that Dr Musadik Malik, who previously held the portfolios of energy and petroleum minister, suspected that the oil industry had apparently been allowed to make windfall gains and that timely corrective action had not been taken as prices rose sharply Both Malik and Aurangzeb also expressed displeasure that PSO, despite being a public sector company, had not fully integrated its retail outlets and depots Ogra, too, was criticised for slow movement on data
integration even though the process had been officially ordered more than three weeks earlier The report said that in such conditions market manipulators appeared to have benefited and engaged in aggressive hoarding as prices continued to rise in domestic and international markets It added that PSO’s retail integration was close to 60pc while the position among private sector supply chain players was said to be even weaker
The Ministry of Finance, in an official statement issued after the meeting said: "To reinforce implementation it was decided that joint teams comprising representatives of the Petroleum Division Ogra FIA, and PSO will be deployed to selected PSO petrol pumps in Islamabad to support timely data entry, improve stock transparency, and ensure operational compliance " Official sources said the prime minister was briefed on the situation and approved the reshuffle An earlier meeting had been convened after recent price adjustments to review the petroleum supply situation and market conditions According to the information shared there the overall supply position remained stable Diesel stocks were said to provide around 25 days of cover, petrol stocks were sufficient to meet current demand, and crude oil stocks stood at about 12 days of cover, backed by incoming cargoes and scheduled imports