In the international market, gold fell by $34.

The decision was announced after the US Department of the Treasury issued a special license through its Office of Foreign Assets Control authorizing the delivery and sale of Russian-origin crude and petroleum products already loaded on vessels.

Investigators have not yet determined what evidence led to the belief that US might be involved in the attack and what type of weapon was used, or the reasons behind the strike.

According to officials, a special government committee chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reviewed a range of conservation proposals aimed at reducing the consumption of petrol, diesel and LNG.

According to security officials, Pakistan has no dispute with Afghanistan or its people but accused the Afghan Taliban government of acting as a “proxy master” for several militant organizations operating in the region.

“This is only tip of the iceberg. The scandal is bigger than what’s known so far. A lot more is coming up.”

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According to the US State Department, a government-chartered flight carrying American citizens departed the Middle East for the US, while additional evacuation flights are being organized from various locations across the region.

Aurangzeb said Pakistan currently holds about 28 days of petrol and diesel reserves and around 10 days of crude oil stocks, while LPG supplies are available for about 15 days.

Officials note that Pakistan imports a significant share of its oil and LNG from Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar, leaving the country exposed to regional instability.