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Uncertainty over exports through Hormuz causes oil to rise.
August 19, 2026
Uncertainty over exports through Hormuz causes oil to rise.
Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors…
The government raises the price of petrol by Rs. 3.34 and diesel by Rs. 5.27 per litre.
August 19, 2026
The government raises the price of petrol by Rs. 3.34 and diesel by Rs. 5.27 per litre.
The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, raising the rates by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27 per litre,…
Over Rs 200 million in financial irregularities at Lahore Training College are alleged in an inquiry report.
August 19, 2026
Over Rs 200 million in financial irregularities at Lahore Training College are alleged in an inquiry report.
An inquiry report into alleged financial irregularities and embezzlement of more than Rs200 million at the Chowhang Training College Lahore…
As investors consider regional instability, the PSX drops 500 points.
August 18, 2026
As investors consider regional instability, the PSX drops 500 points.
The increasing tensions between the US and Iran caused the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to turn negative on Tuesday, falling…
Pakistan increases the cost of petrol and diesel starting on August 18.
August 18, 2026
Pakistan increases the cost of petrol and diesel starting on August 18.
The government has increased the pricing of fuel and high-speed diesel, with the new rates taking effect from August 18,…
Goods transporters cease 40-day national strike after discussions with goverment
August 17, 2026
Goods transporters cease 40-day national strike after discussions with goverment
Goods transporters have announced that they will defer their nationwide strike for 40 days following negotiations with government representatives in…
SBP: Federal government debt swells by Rs18.8tr in 28 months
August 17, 2026
SBP: Federal government debt swells by Rs18.8tr in 28 months
In the first 28 months of the current period, federal government debt soared by Rs18,832 billion, with considerable increases in…
PSX starts week on strong note, adds 484 points
August 17, 2026
PSX starts week on strong note, adds 484 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new business week on a high note with the benchmark index gaining 484.38…
ECC allows increase in dealers’ margin on fuel, diesel
August 16, 2026
ECC allows increase in dealers’ margin on fuel, diesel
As a result of the approval of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the margin that dealers make on gasoline and…
Govt, goods transporters meet today as strike enters 8th day
August 16, 2026
Govt, goods transporters meet today as strike enters 8th day
– President of the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shahzad Awan, has said that the peaceful strike of goods…