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

Pakistan has implemented severe austerity measures, including closing all schools and mandating remote work, in response to a crippling fuel crisis. The crisis is a direct result of a hypothetical US-Israeli war on Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies by choking off the Strait of Hormuz. As Pakistan is heavily dependent on energy exports from the Gulf, the conflict has halted fuel shipments from its primary suppliers. The government's response also includes significant pay cuts for officials, a reduction in government expenses, and a ban on foreign travel for lawmakers.