Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a nationwide austerity drive until June 13, 2026, after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, describing it as "totally unacceptable." The measures — originally announced in March following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran — include a 50% cut in fuel allowances for official vehicles, grounding of 60% of government transport, and a ban on non-essential foreign travel by ministers. Pakistan, which is heavily reliant on West Asian oil imports, has seen supply chains severely disrupted since the conflict began, prompting Islamabad to also revive a long-stalled domestic oil refining policy worth an estimated $6 billion in delayed investment.