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Ogra notifies massive cut of 27.7% in RLNG prices for August
August 29, 2026
Ogra notifies massive cut of 27.7% in RLNG prices for August
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) reduced the price of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by up to 27.7…
Power shortfall crosses 4,000MW as Punjab faces outages
August 29, 2026
Power shortfall crosses 4,000MW as Punjab faces outages
LAHORE: Pakistan’s electricity shortfall has climbed beyond 4,000 megawatts, triggering extended load-shedding across Punjab, particularly in Lahore, where residents have…
Gold prices drop Rs15,100 per tola in Pakistan
August 29, 2026
Gold prices drop Rs15,100 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their loss in the international market. According to rates shared…
Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib
August 29, 2026
Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib
Pakistan is preparing to embrace emerging technologies and the digital economy, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual…
BOP delivers strongest-ever first-half performance as profit after tax rises 40pc
August 29, 2026
BOP delivers strongest-ever first-half performance as profit after tax rises 40pc
LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has reported its strongest-ever operating performance for the first half of 2026, with operating…
Pakistan makes record Rs1.2tr early repayment of domestic debt
August 29, 2026
Pakistan makes record Rs1.2tr early repayment of domestic debt
The Ministry of Finance has early-repaid Rs1.2 trillion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) well ahead of its scheduled…
Minister holds separate meetings with OICCI and PSO in Karachi
August 29, 2026
Minister holds separate meetings with OICCI and PSO in Karachi
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held separate meetings with the leadership of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce…
$3.5bn Falcon Isles Refinery project clears key hurdle
August 29, 2026
$3.5bn Falcon Isles Refinery project clears key hurdle
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s proposed $3.5 billion Falcon Isles Refinery and Storage Complex has cleared a significant institutional hurdle, moving the major…
PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency
August 28, 2026
PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete all ongoing reform measures within…
IMF mission to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF review
August 28, 2026
IMF mission to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is scheduled to visit Pakistan next month to conduct the fourth review of…