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Pakistan refineries ready to sign long-delayed upgrade agreements
August 22, 2026
Pakistan refineries ready to sign long-delayed upgrade agreements
Pakistan’s oil refineries have agreed to move ahead with long-delayed agreements for upgrading their ageing plants, even as they continue…
Government sets Rs1.676 trillion petroleum levy target for FY27
August 22, 2026
Government sets Rs1.676 trillion petroleum levy target for FY27
The federal government has set an ambitious target of Rs1.676 trillion in petroleum levy (PL) collections for fiscal year 2026-27…
PBS revises import data after billions of dollars in discrepancies
August 22, 2026
PBS revises import data after billions of dollars in discrepancies
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has revised the country’s monthly and annual import figures after uncovering major discrepancies in…
Transport fares cut by 10pc after petroleum price reduction
August 20, 2026
Transport fares cut by 10pc after petroleum price reduction
LAHORE: Transport fares have been reduced by 10 percent following a decrease in petroleum product prices, providing relief to commuters…
Pakistan moving toward energy self-sufficiency through reforms, says petroleum minister
August 20, 2026
Pakistan moving toward energy self-sufficiency through reforms, says petroleum minister
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said Pakistan is pursuing reforms in the energy sector and a policy of…
Petrol price rises by Rs2.97, diesel slashed by Rs32.63
August 20, 2026
Petrol price rises by Rs2.97, diesel slashed by Rs32.63
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday revised petroleum prices, raising the price of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre while slashing the…
Pakistan pays Rs32.2tr interest on debt in five years
August 20, 2026
Pakistan pays Rs32.2tr interest on debt in five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan paid Rs32.239 trillion in interest on its debt during five years, while the country’s total debt stood at…
Pakistan, South Korean companies sign six MoUs
August 20, 2026
Pakistan, South Korean companies sign six MoUs
Commerce Minister urged Pakistani and South Korean business community to enhance partnership. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan addressed Pakistan-South Korea…
Pakistan signs first diversified payment rights programme with IFC and Bank Alfalah
August 20, 2026
Pakistan signs first diversified payment rights programme with IFC and Bank Alfalah
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a new step towards expanding its external financing options after the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and…
Pakistan plans fisheries policy to unlock $10 billion maritime potential
August 20, 2026
Pakistan plans fisheries policy to unlock $10 billion maritime potential
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary has said the government is working on a comprehensive National…