Why has Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif Ordered School Shutdowns And Work-From-Home For Citizens?

Pakistan is facing a severe energy-driven economic crisis (March 2026) due to soaring global oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict, with only about four weeks of fuel reserves. The government has implemented strict austerity measures, including closing schools for two weeks, reducing office hours, and cutting fuel for government vehicles to manage the crisis.