Shaza Fatima Khawaja is a Pakistani politician and public official shaping policy in the country’s governance landscape. In the news: Pakistan rolls out a fuel-subsidy program aiding millions as energy prices rise amid regional tensions.
Pakistan has expanded a nationwide fuel-subsidy program to more than 9 million low-income motorists, including motorcycles, rickshaws and small-car owners. The government has allocated 75 billion rupees for discounts and says the digitally delivered subsidies aim to ease inflationary pressures amid higher global energy prices. IMF staff have reached a deal that could unlock $1.2 billion, pending board approval.