Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that petrol prices in Pakistan may rise further in the coming days due to increasing global oil prices and ongoing regional tensions. Addressing the nation, he expressed sorrow over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Iran as well as strikes on Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. The prime minister said such attacks threaten regional peace and reiterated that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Gulf nations, considering their security vital. He noted that global crude oil prices have surged from around $60 to over $100 per barrel, stressing Pakistan’s heavy reliance on oil and gas imports from the Gulf. PM Sharif added that the government is taking difficult decisions to manage the energy crisis and stabilize the country’s economy amid challenging global conditions.