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Fuel price hike triggers flood of inflation, fare rises, protests across Pakistan
April 3, 2026
Fuel price hike triggers flood of inflation, fare rises, protests across Pakistan
A record burst in the fuel prices has unleashed a wave of inflation, steep fare hikes and angry protest demonstrations…
Petroleum price hike challenged in LHC over legality concerns
April 3, 2026
Petroleum price hike challenged in LHC over legality concerns
The recent increase in petroleum product prices in Pakistan has been challenged in the Lahore High Court, with a petition…
Fuel price surge triggers 60% hike in goods transport fare
April 3, 2026
Fuel price surge triggers 60% hike in goods transport fare
A sharp increase in petroleum product prices has triggered a strong backlash from transporters and citizens across Pakistan, with the…
Govt’s surplus power package boosts industrial growth, saves Rs20bn in three months
April 3, 2026
Govt’s surplus power package boosts industrial growth, saves Rs20bn in three months
ISLAMABAD: The government’s Surplus Power Package has significantly boosted electricity consumption in the industrial and agricultural sectors, with an additional…
Punjab cuts transport fare hike to 25pc after talks
April 3, 2026
Punjab cuts transport fare hike to 25pc after talks
LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department has withdrawn the self-imposed 60 to 65 percent fare increase by transporters after successful negotiations…
How much are Pakistanis paying in taxes, profit margins per litre of petrol?
April 3, 2026
How much are Pakistanis paying in taxes, profit margins per litre of petrol?
Consumers are paying a substantial portion of petrol cost in the form of taxes and profit margins, accounting for around…
Stocks slip at PSX as KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points
April 3, 2026
Stocks slip at PSX as KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a downturn on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index declining by 1,015.54 points, or 0.67%,…
Pakistan records 13pc rise in fuel sales despite conservation measures
April 2, 2026
Pakistan records 13pc rise in fuel sales despite conservation measures
ISLAMABAD: Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan reported a notable increase in the sale of petroleum products during March 2026,…
Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 19-month high amid rising food and fuel costs
April 2, 2026
Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 19-month high amid rising food and fuel costs
Pakistan witnessed a notable surge in inflation during March, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 7.30 percent —…
National Grid Co, CPPA fined for producing costly electricity in Jan 2024
April 2, 2026
National Grid Co, CPPA fined for producing costly electricity in Jan 2024
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday fined the National Grid Company and the Central Power Purchasing Agency…