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Iran war fuel crisis forces Pakistan to close schools, take austerity measures

· By Middleeasteye
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday the closure of all schools through the end of the month, and remote work for all university students and half the workforce, as his country implements steep austerity measures amid soaring global fuel prices.

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